COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

If an OS has the ability to run more than one program simultaneously what is this called?

A	Mutlihandling
B	Multitasking
C	Multiuser
D	Multiprogram

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Multitasking refers to the ability to execute more than one task (or program) at the same time. In multitasking, only one CPU is involved, but it switches from one program to another so quickly that it gives the appearance of executing all of programs at the same time.

Detailed explanation-2: -Multitasking, in an operating system, is allowing a user to perform more than one computer task (such as the operation of an application program) at a time.

Detailed explanation-3: -An operating system that allows multiple programmes to run simultaneously on a single processor machine is known as a multiprogramming operating system. The other programmes are prepared to use the CPU while one programme waits for an input/output transfer.

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