Multiple choice

The primary purpose of an operating system is

  1. to make most efficient use of the computer hardware

  2. to allow people to use the computer

  3. to keep system programmers employed

  4. to make computer easier to use
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Explanation

 Option 1 is right. The primary purpose of the OS is to regulate access to hardware devices including RAM, CPU, disk drives, etc.

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