Choose the correct description of System call.
- A. An operating system that executes a series of jobs without user interaction, processing them in groups.
- B. A user interface that allows users to interact with the operating system by issuing commands.
- C. A programmatic way for an application to request a service from the operating system's kernel. ✓
- D. The process of moving a process temporarily from main memory to disk to free up memory for other processes.
Correct answer
C. A programmatic way for an application to request a service from the operating system's kernel.
Explanation
System call refers to a programmatic way for an application to request a service from the operating system's kernel.