Basic concepts

A technique that allows more than one program to be ready for execution and provides the ability to switch from one process to another.

• Multitasking

• Multiprocessing

• Multiprogramming

• Time Sharing

The technique that increases the system’s productivity.

• Multiprogramming

• Multitasking

• Multiprocessing

• None

In multiprocessing, what is the term used to describe the simultaneous execution of multiple processes on multiple processors?

• Multitasking

• Multithreading

• Parallel Procssing

• Sequential Processing

Which of the following is a disadvantage of multitasking?

• Improved system responsiveness

• Increased resource utilization

• Overhead in task switching

• Simplified program development

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using mainframes?

• High processing power

• Cost-effectiveness

• Reliability

• Scalability