Cindy is trying to understand operating systems. You tell her you just took an OS course and you will be glad to answer any of her questions.
-You tell Cindy that the type of operating system that expects to deal with one set of input devices is a ____ operating system.
A) single-user
B) single-input
C) Windows
D) none of the above

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A single-user operating system is designed to handle only one user at a time and is typically used on personal computers. It expects to deal with one set of input devices such as a keyboard and mouse. Therefore, A) single-user is the best choice. B) single-input and C) Windows are not specific types of operating systems that deal with one set of input devices. D) none of the above is too broad and does not give a specific answer.

Cindy Is Trying to Understand Operating Systems