COMPUTER SOFTWARE
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Provides interfaces between user and computer / Determines look and feel of the computer
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Provides a platform for software to run
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Manages peripherals used by the system
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Manages memory
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Operates the system
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Detailed explanation-1: -Amin buys a new computer with an operating system and some utilities. State two functions of the operating system. The operating system provides an interface between the user and the computer and provides a platform for services to run. It also manages peripherals used by the system and memory.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Execution of arithmetic operations. Execution of arithmetic operations is not a function of the operating system.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Software program. An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. Operating systems are found on many devices such as a computer, mobile phones, video games etc.