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When an OS spends much of its time paging instead of executing application software?
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Term What is meant by the term Plug and Play? | Definition The operating system that automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them |
Term When an operating system spends much of its time paging, it is said to be ______. | Definition thrashing |
What type of operating system allows two or more programs to reside in memory at the same time?
Multiprogramming. Sharing the processor, when two or more programs reside in memory at the same time, is referred as multiprogramming. Multiprogramming assumes a single shared processor. Multiprogramming increases CPU utilization by organizing jobs so that the CPU always has one to execute.
What is another term for the operating system a computer uses?
Alternate Synonyms for "operating system":
OS; software; software program; computer software; software system; software package; package.
Is the ability of the operating system to run more than application at a time?
Multitasking refers to the ability to execute more than one task (or program) at the same time.