Answer to Question #227966 in Computer Networks for Ernest

Question

Discuss, in detail, reasons why an operating system is considered as

a resource manager; and explain how it manages the various

resources in the context of computer-based information systems

in use at a financial institution

Answer 1

The operating system is a resource manager since it acts an interface between the user and hardware. It provides an environment where system and application programs can be run by a user.

The operating system controls the allocation and use of the computing System’s resources among the various user and tasks.