Cyber Class 5 Memory and Operating Systems

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

If the Operating System is the "Manager" of a computer, which of the following is NOT one of its primary duties?

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A Managing the computer's memory and CPU time.
B Controlling peripheral devices like printers and scanners.
C Helping the user create a PowerPoint presentation from scratch.
D Providing a user interface (like icons and menus) to interact with the hardware.

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Answer: C. Helping the user create a PowerPoint presentation from scratch.

Answer: (C) Helping the user create a PowerPoint presentation from scratch.
Explanation: Creating a presentation is the job of Application Software (MS PowerPoint). The Operating System (like Windows) manages the hardware and resources so that the application can run smoothly.

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If the Operating System is the "Manager" of a computer, which of the following is NOT one of its primary duties?

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