What type of multitasking technique requires the operating system to explicitly allocate a specific time slice (quantum) to each running process? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
What type of multitasking technique requires the operating system to explicitly allocate a specific time slice (quantum) to each running process?
A. Preemptive Multitasking
B. Sequential Multitasking
C. Single-tasking
D. Cooperative Multitasking
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In Preemptive Multitasking, the OS uses a hardware timer to interrupt a process when its allocated time slice (quantum) expires, ensuring fair CPU distribution.
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