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Is it true an application run within an operating system?

Nope - the Operating System is a closed program. Applications run as independently as 'extensions' to the core Operating System.


Is an operating system created by an application?

No it isn't, actually applications (or programs) run on an operating system.


What are the needs of operating system in a computer?

An operating system provide an interface between the user and hardware. operating system is a platform in which all the user applications can run


Which mode allows applications that are not compatible with the current operating system to run in an environment that simulates an earlier operating system?

virtual real mode


Can a operating system can ensure that applications continue to run when hardware upgrades and updates occur?

False.


What is the definition of operating system?

An operating system is software that resides between user applications and hardware. It's job is to manage hardware resources and allocate them to the user applications through processes such as memory management and process scheduling.


Why are Windows and Mac not considered Web Browsers?

Because they are operating systems! These operating systems (and others) support web browsers which are applications that run on the operating system.


Can programs written for Windows run in another operating system like Unix?

Yes, if the system has a library known as "Wine" installed.


How does an operating system affect the application software?

Software has to be written to run on a particular operating system. While there are lots of programming languages that will run on many operating systems, a compiler or runtime engine has to interpret the programming language and translate it into commands that the operating system understands. The Operating System is the foundation of the building. Applications are the structure built on the foundation.


Can an operating system ensure that applications continue to run when hardware upgrades and updates occur?

true


Most applications developed in the market are typically run on?

Most developers do make applications that run on the android operating system. Most mobile devices in the world use android.


Can Mac books run Windows applications such as Microsoft Word?

Macs use an operating system called Mac OS X which will not run applications written for the Windows operating system. Microsoft produce a Mac OS X version of Word for Apple's Mac computers. There is the option of installing the Windows operating system on a MacBook alongside Mac OS X which allows Windows applications as well as Mac OS X applications to be used.