Multitasking in operating systems allows for:

Multitasking in operating systems allows for:

Answer: B. A single user to perform multiple tasks at one timeMultitasking enables a single user to perform multiple tasks at one time by allowing the operating system to manage the execution of multiple processes or…

  1. A.

    Multiple users to share a single device

  2. B.

    A single user to perform multiple tasks at one time

  3. C.

    Devices to run without an OS

  4. D.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: B

Multitasking enables a single user to perform multiple tasks at one time by allowing the operating system to manage the execution of multiple processes or applications simultaneously.

How it works:

  • The operating system rapidly switches the CPU between tasks (context switching), giving the user the impression that tasks run at the same time.

  • Scheduling and time-slicing ensure each process receives CPU time in turn.

  • Example: a user can browse the web while music plays and files download in the background.

  • Types: preemptive multitasking (the OS interrupts tasks to switch) and cooperative multitasking (tasks yield control voluntarily).

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