Which of the following best describes an operating system’s actions during typical system use?

Communicates between the computer and the end user or external world.

The main action an operating system performs during typical use is storing memory.

Performs a specific action or function and processes data for the end user.

Facilitates a computer’s basic functions, such as executing applications, communicating between software applications programs and hardware.

Facilitates a computer’s basic functions, such as executing applications, communicating between software applications programs and hardware.

The correct answer is:

Facilitates a computer’s basic functions, such as executing applications, communicating between software applications programs and hardware.