Multiprogramming Concepts

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What is multiprogramming?

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When 2 or more processes reside in memory at the same time.

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Why can't single-user processes keep CPU and I/O devices busy at all times?

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Because they cannot utilize the resources simultaneously.

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How does multiprogramming organize jobs?

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It organizes jobs (code and data) so the CPU always has one to execute.

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What does multiprogramming assume about the processor?

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It assumes a single shared processor.

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What is the effect of multiprogramming on CPU utilization?

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It increases CPU utilization.

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What types of processes does multiprogramming involve?

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It is a mixture of I/O bound and CPU bound processes.