COMPUTER SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Question
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One of the capabilities of operating systems:The computer is capable of operating multiple applications at the same time.
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multi-user
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multitasking
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multiprocessing
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multi-threading
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A computer’s capability to process more than one task simultaneously is called multiprocessing. A multiprocessing operating system is capable of running many programs simultaneously, and most modern network operating systems (NOSs) support multiprocessing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Multitasking : Allows more than one program to run concurrently.
Detailed explanation-3: -An operating system provides three essential capabilities: It offers a UI through a CLI or GUI; it launches and manages the application execution; and it identifies and exposes system hardware resources to those applications–typically, through a standardized API.
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