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Chapter 7, Problem 1RTB

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Given:

An Operating System.

To find: The four important functions of an Operating System.

Solution:

The four important functions of an Operating System are:

The Operating System provides a user interface that can be used to perform reconstruction of a hard drive, copying and deleting files, etc.

The Operating System is used to manage files stored in DVD drives, CD Drives, and other drives.

The Operating System is used to manage hardware devices, for example managing the memory, identifying problems related to hardware, etc.

The Operating System is used for the management of installing and uninstalling applications. It also manages the interface between user and hardware.

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