Multiprogramming was made possible by____________________?

Correct answer: C. both A and B

  • A. operating systems
  • B. input/output units that operate independently of the CPU
  • C. both A and B
  • D. neither A nor B

Explanation

Multiprogramming requires an operating system to manage several jobs and switch between them, while independent I/O allows the CPU to work on another job during input or output operations. Both conditions support effective multiprogramming.

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