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 explore how multitasking works conceptually and test your knowledge!
What is multitasking in the context of operating systems?
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Which of the following are true about multitasking? (Select all that apply)
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The operating system uses {{blank0}} to switch between tasks and manages {{blank1}} for smooth multitasking.
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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A CPU can execute 2 tasks per millisecond. How many tasks can it execute in 5 seconds?
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Which scheduling method allows each task a small, fixed amount of CPU time?
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What are key roles of an operating system in multitasking? (Select all that apply)
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Which of these is NOT a benefit of multitasking?
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Multitasking relies on the CPU switching between tasks extremely {{blank0}} and uses {{blank1}} to prioritise tasks.
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