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neverstopbelieb

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On large computers, the operating system switches back and forth among multiple programs stored in memory in order to overlap input and output operations with processing time; the purpose of this switching is to maximize the work done by the CPU.
 
  What is this concept of switching among multiple programs in memory called? A) virtual memory
  B) multiprogramming
  C) job control
  D) multiprocessing

Question 2

Which of the following is not a capability associated with groupware products?
 
  A) data modeling
  B) electronic bulletin boards
  C) document sharing
  D) instant messaging


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Briannahope

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Reply #1 on: Jul 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
Excellent

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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