COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Operating systems are a type of computer hardware.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -False, An operating system (OS) is system software that manages or ensures computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

Detailed explanation-2: -An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the computer user and computer hardware, and controls the execution of programs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Operating system is a program which provides a means of communication between the computer and the person working on it.

Detailed explanation-4: -The statement is True. An operating system is a set of programs that manages and controls the computer hardware, program files, data, and other system resources and provides means for the user to control the computer using a graphical user interface (GUI).

Detailed explanation-5: -Hardware: Computer hardware is the actual physical parts of a computer it consists of. This includes the central processing unit(CPU), monitor, mouse, keyboard, speakers, motherboard etc. In contrast to the software each hardware has some amount of mass in it and that’s why they are the physical part of the computer.

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