An important task that the operating system performs is , which keeps track of the files stored on a computer so that they can be retrieved when needed. Select one: a. disk management b. file management c. file listing d. file recovery

file management

Explanation:

Operating system is used to manage files of computer system. The OS manages storage by providing a file-management system that keeps track of the names and locations of files and programs. Programs called device drivers facilitate communication between devices attached to the computer and the OS.

A file is collection of specific information stored in the memory of computer system.

File management is defined as the process of manipulating files in computer system, it management includes the process of creating, modifying and deleting the files.