Question

2. What is the function of an operating system ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

An operating system has three main functions: (1) manage the computer's resources, such as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers, (2) establish a user interface, and (3) execute and provide services for applications software.

Answer 2

Answer:

An operating system has three main functions:

• (1) manage the computer's resources, such as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers,
• (2) establish a user interface, and
• (3) execute and provide services for applications software.

Explanation:

What is an operating system what are its function?

ANSwer:-

An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.