Computer Applications
Answer
An Operating System is a program which acts as an interface between a user and the hardware. It is an integrated set of programs that manages various resources and the overall operations of a computer system. It is designed to support the various activities of the computer system in a systematic way.
For example — Microsoft Windows, Linux, etc.
Related Questions
In which of the following OS types, the response type is very crucial ?
- Unix operating system
- Real Time OS
- Time sharing OS
- Single user OS
The component program of an OS, which is responsible for interacting with user is called
- Interactive component
- User environment
- Operating environment
Give five functions of an operating system.
Explain the following terms :
(i) GUI
(ii) WIMP