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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-2 📅 05 Jun, 2025

What is the primary function of an operating system in a laptop?

A
To type documents
B
To manage hardware and software resources
C
To edit videos
D
To run internet browsers only
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 05 Jun, 2025 • Shift-2
What is the primary function of an operating system in a laptop?
Correct Answer
To manage hardware and software resources
System Foundation: An Operating System (OS) is the most critical low-level software that runs on any modern computing device.Resource Orchestration: Its foundat......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
System Foundation ▼
An Operating System (OS) is the most critical low-level software that runs on any modern computing device.
Resource Orchestration ▼
Its foundational objective is to act as the master controller, seamlessly allocating and managing physical hardware (CPU, RAM, Storage) and coordinating them with active software applications.
Task Differentiation ▼
While users type documents or edit videos, these are done by specific application software (like Word or Premiere), which in turn rely entirely on the OS to function.
Conclusion ▼
Its broad, essential duty is overarching resource management.
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