What is the degree of multiprogramming?

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What is the degree of multiprogramming?

  1. A.

    the number of processes executed per unit time

  2. B.

    the number of processes in the ready queue

  3. C.

    the number of processes in the I/O queue

  4. D.

    the number of processes in memory

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Correct answer: D

Answer: d Explanation: The degree of multiprogramming is the number of processes kept in main memory simultaneously. This technique increases CPU utilization by allowing another process to use the CPU when one is waiting for I/O.

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