MCQ Practice Single Best Answer Topic: Data Communication and Networking

Q If CPU executes multiple programs simultaneously, it will be known as?

Question ID
#1502
Subchapter
Data Communication and Networking
Action
Choose one option below

Choose Your Answer

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  • A Multiprocessing
  • B Multitasking
  • C Timesharing
  • D Multiprogramming
Correct Answer: B

Explanation

Answer: Multitasking

In computing, multitasking is a method by which multiple tasks, also known as processes, share common processing resources such as a CPU. With a multitasking OS, you can simultaneously run multiple applications. Multitasking refers to the ability of the OS to quickly switch between each computing task to give the impression the different applications are executing multiple actions simultaneously.

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