DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS

Question

I) SINGLE-USER OPERATING SYSTEM
II) MULTI-USER OPERATING SYSTEM

Answer 1

I) A single-user operating system is an operating system designed to be used by a single user at a time. It does not support concurrent usage by multiple users and is typically found on personal computers or devices used by individuals.

II) A multi-user operating system is an operating system that allows multiple users to access and use the system simultaneously. These operating systems are commonly found on servers or mainframe computers where many users need to access resources and applications at the same time. Multi-user operating systems have features such as user accounts, permissions, and access control to manage multiple users accessing the system.