Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of an Operating

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an operating system?

• A) It is the most common type of system software.
• B) It must be loaded into RAM by the user when the computer is turned on.
• C) It assists the computer in carrying out its tasks.
• D) It tells the hardware how to run an application program.

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Definitions:

Memory Bias

The tendency to remember or report events in a way that is not accurate, influenced by current knowledge, beliefs, and feelings.

Persistence in Memory

Typically refers to Salvador Dalí's painting showcasing melting clocks, but can also refer to the enduring nature of memory over time.

Absentmindedness

A state of preoccupation where one is so lost in thought that they become unaware of their immediate surroundings or actions.

Shallow Encoding

The process of encoding memory based on superficial features like the sound or appearance of words rather than their meanings.