COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these tasks is a function of the operating system?
A
Scanning a photograph
B
Copying a file
C
Producing a database report
D
Adding data to a spreadsheet
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An operating system has three main functions: (1) manage the computer’s resources, such as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers, (2) establish a user interface, and (3) execute and provide services for applications software.

Detailed explanation-2: -The operating system’s file management function entails software that handles or maintains files (binary, text, PDF, docs, audio, video, etc.) included in computer software. The operating system’s file system can manage single and group files in a computer system.

Detailed explanation-3: -STORAGE MANAGEMENT – Operating System controls all Storage Operations. Some of these include – how to store data or files into the computers and how users will access the files.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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