Operating System Software Controls the Application Software and Manages How

question 126

True/False

Operating system software controls the application software and manages how the hardware devices work together. When using Excel to create and print a graph, the operating system software controls the process, ensures that a printer is attached and has paper, and sends the graph to the printer along with instructions on how to print it. Some computers are configured with two operating systems so they can dual boot-provide the user with the option of choosing the operating system when the computer is turned on.

---

Definitions:

Manual Steering Gear

A steering mechanism in vehicles that requires physical effort from the driver to steer, without the aid of power assistance.

Northern Winter Conditions

Specific environmental conditions characterized by extreme cold, snow, and ice, affecting vehicles and equipment operation.

Operating Leverage

The degree to which a firm can increase operating income by increasing revenue, indicating the proportion of fixed versus variable costs.

Depreciation Expense

The methodical distribution of a physical asset's cost throughout its lifespan, accounting for depreciation or becoming outdated.