is the process of keeping the track of all the components of a computer system and ensuring they are all functioning correctly.

The kernel communicates directly with the .

The operating system is responsible for managing the system's resources.

A is a type of program that allows multiple users to simultaneously access a computer system.

A is a type of program that runs on an operating system and performs a specific task.

The is responsible for managing the files and directories on a computer system.

The provides a layer of abstraction between the hardware and software of a computer system.