Which of the following features of OS used to perform multiple tasks at the same time?
Correct answer: A. Multitasking
- A. Multitasking
- B. Multiprocessing
- C. Multipaging
- D. Multithreading
Explanation
Multitasking is the ability of an operating system to manage multiple programs and processes concurrently. This means that the CPU can rapidly switch between different tasks, giving the illusion that multiple programs are running at the same time.
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