Which of the Following Describe the Purpose of the Operating

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describe the purpose of the operating system?

• A) Directs internal components to manage and complete a task
• B) Coordinates the resources and activities on a computer
• C) Enters data and adjusts the keyboard settings
• D) Manages interactions between hardware and software

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Definitions:

Ascocarp

The fruiting body of an ascomycete.

Fruiting Body

The reproductive structure of fungi and other plants which releases spores.

Chitin

A long-chain polymer of a glucose derivative, which is a principal component of the cell walls of fungi and the exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans.

Asci

Specialized spore-bearing cells found in the fruiting bodies of ascomycete fungi.