CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications Question 23 of 37

Types of Software — Question 4

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What is an operating system ? What is its role ?

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An operating system is a program which acts as an interface between a user and the hardware. For example, Windows 11, Linux etc.

An operating system performs mainly following tasks :

  1. Provides user Interface
  2. Controls hardware
  3. Assigns Memory
  4. Handles applications
  5. Handles/Manages devices.