Which of the following best defines an Operating System?

Options

  • A. A program used only to compile high-level language programs
  • B. System software that manages computer hardware and provides services to application programs
  • C. A hardware component used to store permanent data
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. System software that manages computer hardware and provides services to application programs

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: An Operating System (OS) is system software that acts as an interface between users, applications and computer hardware. It manages resources such as CPU, memory, files and I/O devices.

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