Which of the following describes how modern operating systems function?

They use punch cards to store and retrieve data.

They manage hardware and resources.

They handle one task at a time.

They rely on command line input from users.

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The statement that describes how modern operating systems function is:

They manage hardware and resources.

Modern operating systems are designed to handle multiple tasks, manage hardware components, provide user interfaces (graphic or command line), and perform complex resource management, such as memory management and process scheduling. The other options are outdated or inaccurate in the context of contemporary operating systems.