Question

what is the program that supports a devices basic functions and allows it to run applications? a) hardware b) browser c) search engine d) operating system

Explanation:

An operating system manages a device's basic functions like memory, processes, and file - system, and enables running of applications. Hardware is the physical part of the device. A browser is for accessing web pages. A search engine is for finding information on the web.

Answer:

D) operating system