The ____ mediates between applications and the computer,and controls peripheral devices.
A) operating system
B) utility system
C) 4GL
D) application software

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The operating system acts as the mediator between applications and the computer's hardware, managing tasks such as memory allocation and processing power. It also controls peripheral devices such as printers and scanners. Utility systems are a type of software that perform specific tasks, but do not mediate between applications and the computer. 4GL is a programming language, and application software refers to programs used for specific tasks, such as word processing or photo editing, and do not act as a mediator between applications and the computer.

The ____ Mediates Between Applications and the Computer,and Controls Peripheral