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QWhat is an Operating System?

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  • A Application software ✔ ✖
  • B System software that manages hardware and software resources ✔ ✖
  • C A programming language ✔ ✖
  • D A hardware component ✔ ✖
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An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages all hardware and software resources of a computer. It acts as an intermediary between the user and the computer hardware, controlling memory, processes, files, and devices.

Why the other options are incorrect:

  • Option A: Application software (like MS Word or Chrome) runs ON TOP of the OS to help users perform specific tasks. The OS itself is not application software.
  • Option C: A programming language (like Java or Python) is used to write programs. The OS is not a language — it is a software program that manages the computer.
  • Option D: The OS is software, not hardware. You cannot physically touch it — it is a set of programs stored on storage devices.
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