One type of system software, the operating system (shown in the accompanying figure) ____.
A) contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer
B) is only important when a computer processes information
C) is not loaded into memory when a computer is first turned on
D) is loaded into memory from a floppy disk each time a computer is turned on

Question

One type of system software, the operating system (shown in the accompanying figure) ____.
A) contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer 
B) is only important when a computer processes information 
C) is not loaded into memory when a computer is first turned on 
D) is loaded into memory from a floppy disk each time a computer is turned on

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The operating system contains instructions that coordinate all of the activities of the hardware devices in a computer. Therefore, choice A is the best choice. Choice B is incorrect because the operating system is always important, regardless of whether a computer is processing information. Choice C is incorrect because the operating system is loaded into memory when a computer is first turned on. Choice D is incorrect because the operating system is typically installed on the hard drive and is loaded into memory from there, not from a floppy disk.

One Type of System Software, the Operating System (Shown in the Accompanying