Question

Question
Which of the following best describes an operating system’s actions during typical system use?(1 point)
Responses

The main action an operating system performs during typical use is storing memory.
The main action an operating system performs during typical use is storing memory.

Communicates between the computer and the end user or external world.
Communicates between the computer and the end user or external world.

Facilitates a computer’s basic functions, such as executing applications, communicating between software applications programs and hardware.
Facilitates a computer’s basic functions, such as executing applications, communicating between software applications programs and hardware.

Performs a specific action or function and processes data for the end user.

Answer 1

The response that best describes an operating system’s actions during typical system use is:

**Facilitates a computer’s basic functions, such as executing applications, communicating between software applications programs and hardware.**

This choice accurately captures the essential role of an operating system in managing and coordinating computer resources and tasks.