Question

What is the primary difference between a single-tasking and multi-tasking operating system?

A Single-tasking systems are faster than multi-tasking systems. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Single-tasking systems can run multiple programs at once. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Multi-tasking systems can run only one program at a time. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Multi-tasking systems allow concurrent execution of multiple programs. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Multi-tasking operating systems allow the concurrent execution of multiple programs, while single-tasking systems can only run one program at a time.

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