FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS

COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system?
A
To make computers easier to use.
B
To allow people to use the computer.
C
To keep systems programmers employed.
D
To make the most efficient use of the computer hardware.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary purpose of an operating system is to make the most efficient use of the computer hardware. Operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provide common services for computer programs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. It performs basic tasks such as file, memory and process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

Detailed explanation-3: -#1) MS-Windows From Windows 95, all the way to the Windows 10, it has been the go-to operating software that is fueling the computing systems worldwide. It is user-friendly, and starts up & resumes operations fast. The latest versions have more built-in security to keep you and your data safe.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Online Security. Online Security is ‘not’ the primary function of the operating system.

Detailed explanation-5: -The main purpose of an Operating System is to provide an environment in which we can execute programs. The main goals of the Operating System are: (i) To make the computer system convenient to use, (ii) To make the use of computer hardware in efficient way.

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