What is the primary purpose of protection in an operating system?

Options

  • A. To control access of processes and users to system resources
  • B. To increase CPU clock speed
  • C. To replace secondary storage
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. To control access of processes and users to system resources

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: Protection in an operating system refers to mechanisms that control how processes and users access system resources such as memory, files, CPU resources and I/O devices. Its main purpose is to prevent unauthorized or improper access and ensure controlled resource sharing.

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