Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system ?
2025
Which of the following is the primary purpose of an operating system ?
Answer: A. Manage hardware resources — The primary purpose of an operating system is to manage hardware resources and provide a platform for application software.
- A.
Manage hardware resources
- B.
Provide network security
- C.
Execute applications
- D.
Manage user accounts
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Correct answer: A
The primary purpose of an operating system is to manage hardware resources and provide a platform for application software.
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