WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following defines an operating system?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. It is a set of programs that control the way a computer works and run other programs.
  2. It is a set of programs which are used to convert high level language into low level language.
  3. It is a software which is used to convert source program instructions into set programs.
  4. It is the actual way of working on the computer.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: It is a set of programs that control the way a computer works and run other programs.