Question

Which of the following is an example of a simplifying abstraction provided by the operating system? (1 point)
• Ability to transfer files from a computer to other memory.
• Tracking and displaying of recently used files.
• Executing programs like browsers from the shell.
• Executing programs like browsers from the shell.

Answer 1

The example of a simplifying abstraction provided by the operating system from the options given is:

• Ability to transfer files from a computer to other memory.

This is because the operating system abstracts the complexities involved in file management and handling different types of storage devices, providing a simpler interface for users to perform file transfers.