Question

final assessment
computing systems
18 of 46
what controls a computer’s basic operations?
○ software system
○ ram
○ motherboard
○ operating system

Explanation:

To determine what controls a computer’s basic operations, we analyze each option:

• "Software system" is a broad term; it doesn't specifically refer to the core controller of basic operations.
• "RAM" (Random Access Memory) is a type of memory used for temporary data storage, not for controlling operations.
• "Motherboard" is the hardware component that connects other components, but it doesn't control operations.
• "Operating system" is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs, thus controlling the computer’s basic operations.

Answer:

D. Operating system