Question

The primary role of an operating system (OS) is

to:

A Provide a platform for developing new software applications.

B Manage computer hardware and software resources, and provide common services for computer programs.

C Perform specific tasks for the user, such as word processing or web browsing.

D Protect the computer from viruses and malware.

E Convert high-level programming language into machine code.

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