Question

What is the main function of the command interpreter?

(a) to get and execute the next user-specified command

(b) to provide the interface between the API and application program

(c) to handle the files in operating system

(d) none of the mentioned

The question was asked in an interview for internship.

My doubt is from Basics topic in section Processes of Operating System

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) to get and execute the next user-specified command

Easy explanation - The main function of command interpreter is to get and execute the next user-specified command. Command Interpreter checks for valid command and then runs that command else it will throw an error.