COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

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Question 5:Dividing processor time between processes so that they appear to multitaskis known as:(1-3)
A
Time Slicing
B
Fish Slicing
C
Time waiting
D
Idle Time
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Operating system (OS) – a software that controls and coordinates the computer hardware devices and runs other software and applications on a computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -3. Which of the following controls the time slicing mechanism in a multitasking operating system? Explanation: The multitasking operating systems are associated with the multitasking kernel which controls the time slicing mechanism.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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