The _____ tells the computer how to use its components.

A Utility
B Network
C Operating system
D Application program
E None of these

Correct Answer: Operating system

An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
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