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The difference between preemptive and non-preemptive multitasking is ________.
 
  A) single-processor systems must use non-preemptive multitasking
  B) non-preemptive multitasking must wait for a running process to voluntarily relinquish the CPU before running another process
  C) non-preemptive multitasking can suspend a running process to allow another process to run
  D) preemptive multitasking works for single- and multi-processor systems.

Question 2

Multiprocess or multiuser systems run in supervisor mode for all the following situations except ________.
 
  A) when servicing and interrupt or exception B) when powering up
  C) when running the operating system code D) when running application software



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Ksh22

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




humphriesbr@me.com

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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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