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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #11587
Question 1
Which software acts as an intermediary between user applications and system hardware?
  • Compiler
  • Utility Program
  • Operating System✔️
  • Device Driver
Correct Answer Explanation
The Operating System (OS) acts as the intermediary between user applications and hardware — managing CPU scheduling, memory allocation, file systems, I/O operations, and security. Examples: Windows, macOS, Linux. Without an OS, users would need to program hardware directly in machine code.