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Which component of the operating system manages communication between hardware and
software components? - ANSWER Kernal



What is a file system, and what are its main functions? - ANSWER Organizes and stores
files on storage devices; provides methods for accessing and manipulating files



What is a shell, and how does it interact with the operating system? - ANSWER Inter-
face between the user and the operating system; interprets commands and executes them



In a multitasking operating system, what role does the scheduler play? - ANSWER It
determines the order in which processes are executed on the CPU



What is the difference between a kernel and a user-space process? - ANSWER Kernel is
the core of the operating system, while user-space processes are applications running out-
side the kernel.



Explain the purpose of an operating system scheduler. - ANSWER Manages system
processes and resources



Describe the role of device drivers in an operating system. - ANSWER Facilitates com-
munication between the operating system and hardware devices



What is the primary function of an operating system kernel? - ANSWER To manage sys-
tem resources and provide essential services




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