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Systems Software: Homework 2
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Many operating systems allow interactive processing to take place between the computer and the user. Some of these systems also allow a
background processing capability
.
Explain what is meant by the term background processing capability.
[KU]
(1 point)
3
Describe a situation where a
background processing capability
would be useful.
[PS]
(1 point)
4
One function of an operating system for microcomputers is file management.
State
two
other functions of an operating system.
[KU]
(2 points)
5
Many operating systems allow multi-access.
What is meant by
multi-access
?
[KU]
(1 point)
6
Operating systems can also support
multi-programming
.
What is meant by the term multi-programming?
[KU]
(2 points)
7
Describe a situation where multi-programming would be useful.
[PS]
(1 point)
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