Which of the Following Best Defines an Operating System (OS)

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines an operating system (OS) ?

• A) It is a set of programs for controlling and managing computer hardware and software.
• B) It is a computer and all the software for managing network resources and offering services to a network.
• C) It is a collection of disk drives used for fault tolerance and is typically found in large network systems.
• D) It is the main circuit board containing connectors for attaching additional boards.

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