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What is the main difference between multitasking and multiprocessing?
Multitasking involves executing tasks sequentially, while multiprocessing involves executing tasks simultaneously
What is the primary advantage of multiprocessing over multitasking?
Multiprocessing provides true parallel processing, potentially improving overall system performance
What is the outcome of multitasking on a single processor?
The illusion of parallelism with only one task actively running at any given moment
How does multiprocessing achieve true parallel processing?
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What is an application program designed to do?
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Which of the following is an example of application software?
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What does the term 'app' usually refer to?
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What does the collective noun 'application software' refer to?
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How may applications be coded?
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