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List out any two uses of the Operating System? - Computer Applications

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List out any two uses of the Operating System?

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Solution

The following are few uses of Operating systems:

  • to ensure that a computer can be used to extract what the user wants it to do. Ž
  • Easy interaction between the users and computers. Ž
  • Starting computer operation automatically when power is turned on (Booting). Ž
  • Controlling Input and Output Devices Ž
  • Manage the utilization of main memory. Ž
  • Providing security to user programs.
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Chapter 4: Theoretical Concepts of Operating System - Evaluation - Section - B [Page 56]

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Chapter 4 Theoretical Concepts of Operating System
Evaluation - Section - B | Q 1) | Page 56
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Chapter 4 Theoretical Concepts of Operating System
Evaluation | Q 1) | Page 47

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