Question
What is the primary purpose of an operating system in a
computer system?Solution
To manage and control computer hardware resources. The operating system (OS) acts as an intermediary between users and the computer hardware, facilitating communication and resource allocation. It manages tasks such as memory allocation, process scheduling, input/output operations, and file management, ensuring efficient utilization of hardware resources and providing a user-friendly interface for interaction with the computer.
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