Which of the following is NOT an I/O task performed by the OS?
A) handles output to the monitor
B) executes program instructions
C) manages network communication
D) controls information storage and retrieval

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Executing program instructions is not an I/O task, as I/O stands for Input/Output and refers to operations involving data transfer between a computer and external devices, while executing program instructions is an internal process that does not involve external communication. The other options are all examples of I/O tasks performed by the OS.

Which of the Following Is NOT an I/O Task Performed