Operating System Flashcards
1
Q
What does the operating system do?
A
Supervises and control all operations of the computer
2
Q
What are the main functions of operating system
A
- Operation scheduling - Decides which tasks run and when.
- Time allocation - Shares CPU time among tasks.
- User and hardware interface - Provides a way for users to interact with the computer.
- Coordinate hardware components - Manages all hardware devices.
- Support for application software - Provides a platform for software to run.
- Data management - Organizes and stores files and data.
- it monitors the activities of malware
3
Q
List examples of operating software
A
Windows
Linux
Unbuntu
Debran
Android
Java
