TIME SLICE MULTITASKING


Meaning of TIME SLICE MULTITASKING in English

A Multitasking operating system is one that allows a PC to perform more than one task at a time. There are several types of multitasking. Different types include:-

Context switching - Only the foreground applications utilises the processor

Cooperative multitasking - Background tasks utilise the processor during idle times

Time-slice multitasking - Each task utilises the processor's for a fraction of a second.

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