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operating system is a control program as it allow multiple task to performed on same window.

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The master control program that oversees a computers operations is called its?

Operating System.


Difference between application program and a operating system?

The operating system is the Main program that runs the applications. Think of you as the "operator" of the car, and the car is the application. You control the car to go.


Is operating system a program?

yes, operating system is a program


A disadvantage of preemptive multitalsking is the operating system loses control if one program stops operating properly?

In preemptive multitasking, when a program does not work properly, the operating system regains control instead of losing it to continue smooth operation. Preemptive multitasking creates reliability of the computer system.


What does an operating system control?

An operating system takes control by effectively managing user input. It also manages both external and internal requests. This can include program and application requests, along with information sent via keystrokes and other protocols. The main function of any operating system is to assist the CPU in facilitating user and program functions.


What program has control of an x86 computer when the user is able to choose which operating system to boot?

At this stage, the BIOS still has primary control of the computer. It has loaded a program known as a "bootloader", which loads the operating system kernel (or another bootloader) and hands control over to it.


Are dos and operating system both the same?

No. 'DOS' is an acronym meaning 'disk operating system'; not the same thing as 'an operating system'. All thumbs are fingers, but not all fingers are thumbs. For instance; CP/M[1] (the precursor of MS-DOS[2]) is an operating system. As is NOVELL. There are many other examples. [1] Originally "Control Program and Monitor", though later changed to "Control Program for Microprocessors". [2] Microsoft DOS


What are the programs that control a computer called?

Main program to control the whole computer is a system software, also called operating system. But to understand what any single device says a system software needs small program called a device driver, which is particular for each single device. A device without a driver driver can't properly work with a computer.


What is single programming operating system?

A single program operating system allows only one program to run at a time.


Is Unix is a type of utility program?

No, Unix is an operating system program. A utility program cannot run by itself; it runs under an operating system.


What do A master control program that manages the computer's internal functions such as accepting keyboard input and that provides a means to control the computer's operations and file system mean?

It called the Operating System.


How can an operating system to control a network?

control