FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

WHAT IS COMPUTER SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Process management, file management, memory management etc are the functions of an operating system.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Process management is a critical function of the operating system. By managing processes, the operating system can ensure that resources are used efficiently and that the system remains stable. In addition, process management allows the operating system to control how programs interact with each other.

Detailed explanation-3: -In operating systems, memory management is the function responsible for managing the computer’s primary memory. The memory management function keeps track of the status of each memory location, either allocated or free.

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