COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of an operating system?
A
Manage software on computer
B
Manage hardware on computer
C
Manage all hardware & software on computer
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -The operating system manages the interaction between applications and the hardware. To access and communicate with the hardware, the operating system installs a device driver for each hardware component. A device driver is a small program written by the hardware manufacturer and supplied with the hardware component.

Detailed explanation-3: -It manages the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.

Detailed explanation-4: -File management All data is stored in files, within folders, within drives. The file management system does this by creating a virtual file structure of the physical components. It is a hierarchical structure starting with the root directory, a bit like an upside-down tree.

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