MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

OPERATING SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The operating system performs the task of what person?
A
Lawyer
B
TV Host
C
File clerk
D
Computer tech
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: -An operating system’s (OS) primary function is to manage files and folders. Operating systems are responsible for managing the files on a computer. This includes creating, opening, closing, and deleting files. The operating system is also responsible for organizing the files on the disk.

Detailed explanation-3: -A file system stores and organizes data and can be thought of as a type of index for all the data contained in a storage device. These devices can include hard drives, optical drives and flash drives.

Detailed explanation-4: -The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. A distinction is made between operating systems for general computers such as PCs and servers, and operating systems for specialised equipment such as routers and switches.

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