FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS

COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An operating system manages peripherals such as input and output devices. In doing so what does the operating system do?
A
Ensures that different processes can utilise the CPU and do not interfere with each other or crash
B
Allows creation and deletion of user accounts
C
Communicates with and receives data input to a keyboard/mouse/other valid input device
D
Ensures that programs/data do not corrupt each other
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Input/output devices management To operate a peripheral, the operating system uses a program called a device driver . Device drivers contain instructions on how to control a device. Each connected device has its own driver. any device can be used with the operating system, as long as a driver is available for it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The operating memory manages all the functions like memory, processes, disks and input/output devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Management of hardware and peripherals The operating system is responsible for controlling all the devices connected to the computer. It tells them how to interact and operate correctly. Device drivers are used to manage these connections.

Detailed explanation-4: -A motherboard provides the electrical connections by which the other components of the system communicate. Unlike a backplane, it also contains the central processing unit and hosts other subsystems and devices.

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