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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A single user/____ operating system allows a single user to work on two or more programs that reside in memory at the same time.
A
multitasking
B
interfacing
C
command-based
D
throttle
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An operating system that allows a single user to perform more than one task at a time is called Single-User Multitasking Operating System. Examples include Microsoft Windows and Macintosh OS.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Single-User Operating System is a system in which only one user can access the computer system at a time. A Multi-User Operating System is a system that allows more than one user to access a computer system at one time.

Detailed explanation-3: -A single-user operating system is a type of operating system that allows a user (single user) to perform only one task at a time. The single-user operating system is developed to be used on a single system and to provide security to the user.

Detailed explanation-4: -Windows of Microsoft and Macintosh of Page 10 Apple are examples of operating systems that will let a single user have several programs in operation at the same time.

Detailed explanation-5: -An operating system that allows and grants permission to multiple users to access underlying hardware resources simultaneously is a Multi-user operating system.

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