An operating system is

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An operating system is

  1. A.

    Collection of hardware components

  2. B.

    Collection of input-output devices

  3. C.

    Collection of software routines

  4. D.

    All the above

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Correct answer: C

An operating system is fundamentally defined as a collection of software routines that manage computer hardware resources and provide essential services for application programs. It serves as the core interface between software applications and computer hardware.

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