SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

COMPUTER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ operating system is usually used in personal computers. This allows ____ to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
A
single-user/multi-tasking; multiple users
B
single-user/single-tasking; two users
C
single-user/multi-tasking; a user
D
multi-user/multi-tasking; multiple users
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Time-sharing or multitasking OS The time-sharing operating system, also known as a multitasking OS, works by allocating time to a particular task and switching between tasks frequently. Unlike the batch system, the time-sharing system allows users to complete their work in the system simultaneously.

Detailed explanation-2: -Multi-user operating system is of three types-time-sharing operating system, distributed operating system, and multiprocessor system. MS-DOS is an example of a single-user operating system. Linux, Unix, Ubuntu, and Windows are examples of multi-user operating system.

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