Which of the following is responsible for the management and coordination of activities and the sharing of the resources of the computer?

Application Software
Motherboard
Operating System
RAM E. None of these

The correct answer is C. Operating System.

An operating system is a software program that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides a platform for running application programs. It acts as an interface between a user and the computer, and it controls and manages the computer’s resources, such as the CPU, memory, storage, and input/output devices.

Application software is a type of software that is designed to perform a specific task or set of tasks. Examples of application software include word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and web browsers.

A motherboard is the main circuit board in a computer. It contains the CPU, memory, and other essential components.

RAM (random access memory) is a type of computer memory that is used to store data and programs that are currently being used by the computer.

E. None of these is the correct answer.