Quiz: Multitasking: How the OS Enables It
OCR GCSE J277 Computer Science specification
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Building on what you've learned about operating systems, let's test your knowledge of multitasking and how the OS enables it!
What does multitasking allow an operating system to do?
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Which of the following are tasks the OS performs to enable multitasking? (Select all that apply)
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The OS uses a {{blank0}} to switch between processes and ensure they appear to run simultaneously.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Which process ensures that multiple programs can share the CPU efficiently?
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What are key benefits of multitasking? (Select all that apply)
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The OS assigns each process a {{blank0}} to keep track of its state and resources.
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Which OS feature helps prevent one program from using all the memory?
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