MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

OPERATING SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of Operating system is responsible for sending basic instructions and managing the hardware?
A
Kernel
B
Shell
C
The shell allows the user develop the
D
Freeware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The kernel performs its tasks, such as running processes, managing hardware devices such as the hard disk, and handling interrupts, in this protected kernel space.

Detailed explanation-2: -In broad terms, an OS kernel performs three primary jobs. It provides the interfaces needed for users and applications to interact with the computer. It launches and manages applications. It manages the underlying system hardware devices.

Detailed explanation-3: -A kernel performs process management. The shell forms the outer layer of the operating system. The kernel forms the inner layer of the operating system. A shell interacts with all of its users and then interprets into a language that is understandable by the machine.

Detailed explanation-4: -The kernel is a core component of an operating system and serves as the main interface between the computer’s physical hardware and the processes running on it. The kernel enables multiple applications to share hardware resources by providing access to CPU, memory, disk I/O, and networking.

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