Which of the Following Is Not a Task the Operating

question 833

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a task the operating system performs?

• A) Write programs
• B) Process data
• C) Control hardware
• D) Manage memory

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Definitions:

Profit-maximizing Combination

An optimal mix of inputs or factors of production that results in the highest possible profit for a firm, given the costs and available resources.

Production Costs

Expenses incurred by a business in the process of creating a good or service, including raw materials, labor, and overhead.

Elasticity

The measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a product changes in response to a change in its price.

Resource Demand

The desire and ability of businesses or individuals to acquire resources or inputs required to produce goods and services.