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Which of the following best describes multiprogramming operating system?
Which of the following best describes multiprogramming operating system?
- A system that organizes jobs in memory to increase CPU utilization (correct)
- A system that executes multiple programs simultaneously
- A system that allows multiple users to interact with the computer simultaneously
- A system that provides an environment for effective utilization of system resources
What is a job pool in a multiprogramming operating system?
What is a job pool in a multiprogramming operating system?
- A subset of jobs entering into the system
- A set of jobs entering into the system (correct)
- A subset of jobs kept in memory
- A set of jobs kept in memory at a time
What does the operating system do in a multiprogramming system?
What does the operating system do in a multiprogramming system?
- Keeps several jobs in memory at a time
- Allows user interaction with the computer system
- Executes all jobs in the memory simultaneously
- Picks and executes one job from the job pool (correct)
What is the purpose of multiprogramming operating system?
What is the purpose of multiprogramming operating system?
What is the main advantage of a multiprogrammed system?
What is the main advantage of a multiprogrammed system?