Many operating systems are designed to enable the CPU to process a number of…

2025

Many operating systems are designed to enable the CPU to process a number of independent programs concurrently. This concept is called as

  1. A.

    Multicomputing

  2. B.

    Multiprogramming

  3. C.

    Multifunction system

  4. D.

    Multioperating system

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Correct answer: B

Multiprogramming is an operating system technique that allows multiple programs to reside in memory simultaneously. This enables the CPU to switch between tasks, maximizing utilization by processing independent programs concurrently without waiting for I/O operations.

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