COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The operating system is responsible for which software/hardware functions? Choose all that apply
A
CPU usage
B
RAM usage
C
Hard drive access
D
Keyboard access
E
Mouse access
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The operating system’s job 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-2: -Operating systems provide essential functions for managing devices connected to a computer. These functions include allocating memory, processing input and output requests, and managing storage devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -Memory Management. It is the management of the main or primary memory. Processor Management/Scheduling. Every software that runs on a computer, whether in the background or in the frontend, is a process. Device Management. File Management. Storage Management.

Detailed explanation-4: -Security. Control over System Performance. Job Accounting. Error Detecting Aids. Coordination between Users and Other Software. Memory Management. Process Management. Device Management.

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