COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What Is the Core of an Operating System

question 61

Multiple Choice

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is the core of an operating system that manages memory and devices, maintains the internal clock, starts programs, and assigns the computer's resources?

• A) the kernel
• B) the cylinder
• C) the core
• D) the BIOS

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Definitions:

Material Cost

The expense incurred to purchase or produce the raw materials used in manufacturing a product.

Cash Management

The strategy of collecting, managing, and investing cash in a way that maximizes the availability of cash and minimizes the cost of using external funds.

Non-earning Asset

A non-earning asset is an asset that does not produce income or interest for its owner.

Conduct Business

The manner in which a company operates within its chosen marketplace, including its strategies, practices, and procedures.