2026 · Q62
Which one among the following tasks is NOT carried out by an operating system?
General KnowledgeStatic General Awareness
- ATo link a program with the subroutines it references
- BTo manage data transfer to and from peripherals
- CTo allocate memory for storing programs
- DTo provide a layered, user-friendly interface
Explanation
Linking a program with the subroutines it references is done by the linker/loader (a system software tool), not by the operating system. Managing data transfer to and from peripherals, allocating memory to programs, and providing a user-friendly interface are all core OS functions. The answer is (A).