Roles of Operating System

• What does the management of the processor involve?

  Deciding which process to execute first
• How does the operating system handle interrupts?

  By managing the currently executing process
• What is involved in the management of memory by the operating system?

  Allocating and managing memory using paging
• What is virtual memory management?

  Managing memory that is not physically present
• How does the operating system manage external devices?

  Using device drivers
• What is the purpose of device drivers?

  To translate OS instructions for hardware
• How does the operating system facilitate user interaction with files?

  By allowing easy opening and closing of files
• What utilities does the operating system provide for file management?

  • File explorer for managing files
  • Defragmentation tools for optimizing storage
• What is one function of the operating system regarding networking?

  Allowing devices to connect and communicate
• How does the operating system manage security?

  By servicing and denying access requests
• What are the main roles of an operating system?

  • Management of the processor
  • Management of memory
  • Managing external devices
  • Providing a platform for software
  • Providing networking capabilities
  • Managing security