Question

What is an operating system? Explain any two features of the operating system?​

Answer 1

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: $\implies$ The Operating System is the interface between the computer hardware and the end-user. Processing of data, running applications, file management and handling the memory is all managed by the computer OS. Windows, Mac, Android etc. Are examples of Operating systems which are generally used nowadays.

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• It helps with memory management. It keeps a track of the files being saved in the Main memory and the primary memory of the computer device

• Whenever a computer is turned on, the Operating system automatically starts to work. Thus, the booting and rebooting process of a computer device is also an important function of the OS

• It provides a user interface

• Managing of basic peripheral devices is done by the operating system