COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An operating system is designed to work with a specific type of computer.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An operating system is a construct that allows the user application programs to interact with the system hardware. Operating system by itself does not provide any function but it provides an atmosphere in which different applications and programs can do useful work.

Detailed explanation-2: -True, The operating system is system software that performs all basic tasks of a computer system. like: hardware and software management, file management, memory management, etc. operating system is known as resource manager because it manages all resources connected to the computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The operating system is the best-known example of system software. The OS manages all the other programs in a computer. System software is used to manage the computer itself.

Detailed explanation-4: -An operating system (OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application programs in a computer. The application programs make use of the operating system by making requests for services through a defined application program interface (API).

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