Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Operating systems are software systems that make using computers more convenient for users, application developers and system administrators.
• B) Operating systems provide services that allow each application to execute safely, efficiently and concurrently (i.e., in parallel) with other applications.
• C) Popular desktop operating systems include Linux and Windows.
• D) Popular mobile operating systems used in smartphones and/or tablets include Google's Android, Apple's iOS (for its iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices), Windows Phone 8 and Mac OS X.

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Definitions:

Rapid Fear

A quick, intense, and immediate emotional response to a perceived threatening situation.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which individuals evaluate and interpret an event or situation to understand its significance for their well-being.

Emotional Arousal

A condition of heightened physiological and psychological activity that enhances readiness for action.

Richard Lazarus

A psychologist known for his work on stress, coping, and emotion, especially his theory on cognitive appraisal of stress.