Operating System

What is the main function of an operating system?

• Developing application programs
• Managing computer hardware and software resources
• Providing common services for computer programs
• Optimizing system performance

What are the key components of a general-purpose computer system?

• Memory, CPU, and I/O devices
• Hardware, system programs, and application programs
• Network interfaces and storage devices
• Peripheral devices and software applications

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• Optimizing system performance and enhancing device security
• Managing computer hardware and software resources
• Providing common services for computer programs
• Developing application programs

Why do application programs require an operating system to function effectively?

• To optimize system performance
• To provide common services for computer programs
• To manage computer hardware and software resources
• To enhance device security

General-purpose computer consists of

• arithmetic and logic unit

• operating system

• control unit

• hardware

What are the two most important functions of an operating system?

• Resource allocation and system optimization
• Extended Machine and Resource Manager
• Memory management and security maintenance
• Networking and performance monitoring

What does an operating system primarily allocate among computer resources?

• Data and information
• Memory, processors, and devices
• Network protocols and security features
• Software applications and tools

What components make up a general-purpose computer system?

• Peripheral devices and software applications
• Network interfaces and storage devices
• Hardware, system programs, and application programs
• Memory, CPU, and I/O devices

What are some disadvantages of operating systems?

• Being difficult to use and requiring heavy maintenance
• Being user-friendly and cost-effective
• Enhancing device security and optimizing system performance
• Providing virtualization capabilities and networking features

What does the term 'Virtualization' refer to in the context of operating systems?

• Optimizing system performance through hardware upgrades
• Running multiple instances of the same application
• Allowing multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine
• Enhancing network security protocols