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COM 101 Computer Software & Programming Languages Objective Question
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Question

A __________ OS divides CPU time among multiple tasks.
Options
A Batch
B Multitasking (or Time-sharing)
Correct Answer
C Real-time
D Network
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Multitasking (or time-sharing) OSes allow multiple programs (tasks) to run seemingly at the same time by rapidly switching the CPU's attention between them.

Hint

Running several applications at once.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Computer Software & Programming Languages
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 186 of 1018
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