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Chapter 4, Problem 1SAT
Program Description Answer
An example of a command-driven
Hence, the correct answer is option “C”.
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Explanation of Solution
Command-driven operating system:
- Command-driven interface refers to program and operating system that take commands in the form of special words or letters.
- Some operating system are command-driven where the user runs a program by typing a command.
- The screen is usually blank except a symbol such as “$”.
- When the command is typed on the command prompt and enter key is pressed, the command is processed and the output is shown on the screen.
- Generally, the operating system commands are short words or abbreviations such as date, logout, passwd, and ls.
- Example of a command driven operating system are Unix OS and MS-DOS
Explanation for incorrect options:
XP:
The operating system XP is an example of a graphical user interface (GUI).
Hence, the option “A” is wrong.
Mavericks:
Mavericks’ operating system is Apple’s latest operating system which is based on the Mac OS. Mac OS provides GUI. So, “Mavericks” OS is also example of a GUI.
Hence, the option “B” is wrong.
Windows 7:
The operating system Windows 7 is an example of a GUI.
Hence, the option “D” is wrong.
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