MCQ Detailed View

An operating system (OS) is the core software that manages all the critical operations of a computer. Among its primary responsibilities are file management, task (process) management, and memory management.

Here’s a breakdown:

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  File Management: The OS keeps track of files, directories, and storage locations. It controls how data is stored, accessed, and organized on the hard drive or other storage devices.

  
  


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  Task Management: The OS manages the execution of multiple tasks or processes, allowing multitasking and controlling CPU allocation to various applications.

  
  


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  Memory Management: The OS allocates and monitors system memory (RAM) to ensure that applications have enough resources and do not conflict with one another.