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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Windows 10, OS X, Android and IOS are examples of which type of operating system?
A
Single user operating systems.
B
Multi user operating systems.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Single User single-tasking operating system allows only one user to perform multiple tasks at a time. Example:: Linus, Microsoft Windows, Google Android, Apple macOS, etc. The single-user operating system is easy to maintain as the user uses very less resources.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of Single User Operating System There are some operating system examples like DOS, Windows 3x, Windows 95, 97, 98. Also, in mobile phones, Symbian OS is single-user OS. These systems are also known are single application OS as one application is concentrated at a time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Single-User Single-Tasking: Operating system allows a single user to execute one program at a particular time. This operating system is designed especially for wireless phones and two-way messaging. Some functions such as printing a document, and downloading images and videos are performed in one given frame.

Detailed explanation-4: -Android supports multiple users on a single Android device by separating user accounts and application data.

Detailed explanation-5: -Windows 10 is a Microsoft operating system for personal computers, tablets, embedded devices and internet of things devices. Microsoft released Windows 10 in July 2015 as a follow-up to Windows 8. Windows 10 has an official end of support date of October, 2025, with Windows 11 as it’s successor.

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