{"id":15506,"date":"2024-04-15T04:48:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=15506"},"modified":"2024-04-15T04:48:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T04:48:37","slug":"the-primary-purpose-of-an-operating-system-is-to-a-make-computer-easier-to-use-b-keep-system-programmers-employed-c-make-the-most-efficient-use-of-the-hardware-d-allow-people-to-sue-the-computers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-primary-purpose-of-an-operating-system-is-to-a-make-computer-easier-to-use-b-keep-system-programmers-employed-c-make-the-most-efficient-use-of-the-hardware-d-allow-people-to-sue-the-computers\/","title":{"rendered":"The primary purpose of an operating system is to: A. make computer easier to use B. keep system programmers employed C. make the most efficient use of the hardware D. allow people to sue the computers E. 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It is the most important program that runs on a computer, and without it, no other programs can run.<\/p>\n<p>The primary purpose of an operating system is to make the most efficient use of the hardware. It does this by managing the computer&#8217;s resources, such as the CPU, memory, and storage. It also provides a platform for running application programs, which allows users to interact with the computer.<\/p>\n<p>Option A is incorrect because the primary purpose of an operating system is not to make computer easier to use. This is a secondary purpose of an operating system, but it is not the primary purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Option B is incorrect because the primary purpose of an operating system is not to keep system programmers employed. This is a benefit of having an operating system, but it is not the primary purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Option D is incorrect because the primary purpose of an operating system is not to allow people to sue the computers. 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