FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
Which of the following best describes the role of an operating system?
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It manages hardware resources and provides a platform for applications.
An OS manages hardware resources and provides services for application software. It acts as an intermediary between user and hardware.
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It manages hardware resources and provides a platform for applications.
Why this is correct
This describes the core purpose of an OS.
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It runs only one application at a time.
Why it's wrong here
Modern OSes support multitasking.
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It is responsible for data backup and recovery.
Why it's wrong here
Backup is typically handled by application software or utilities.
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It connects the computer to the internet.
Why it's wrong here
That is a function of network hardware/software, not the OS's primary role.
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