To support file sharing, a PC must run a network operating system.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Depends on network setup
• D. Only servers require it

Answer: (B)

File sharing is a service provided by the operating system’s networking features, not by needing a separate network operating system on every PC. Modern client operating systems (like Windows, macOS, or Linux) include built-in capabilities to share folders and control access over a network using standard protocols (such as SMB/CIFS or NFS). A dedicated network operating system is typically used on servers to manage resources, authentication, and permissions for many users, but it isn’t required on a single PC to share files. So, a PC can share files without a separate NOS.