COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Diving processor time between processes so that they appear to multitask is known as:
A
Time Slicing
B
Fish Slicing
C
Time waiting
D
Idle Time
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: b Explanation: The multitasking operating system works by dividing the processor’s time into different discrete time slots, that is, each application requires a defined number of time slots to complete its execution.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are different types of software that can run on a computer: system software, utility software, and application software.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explanation: A system software is responsible for controlling the operations of a computer system. Word Processor is an application software since it is specific to its purpose. Check this: Computer Science MCQs | BCA MCQs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: Process control is a best example of a Real time operating system.

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