Multi-tasking

Question 1

Multitasking

Answer 1

Handling more than one task at a time.

Question 2

Multicore

Answer 2

A given processor with 2 or more cores that can operate together or independently

Question 3

Multiprocessing

Answer 3

A system that uses multiple processors to handle the execution of a multithreaded application

Question 4

Multithreading

Answer 4

Multiple tasks operate in a single process. Threads are part of the same parent process and can operate in parallel. Most useful for applications that need to do a lot of context switching.

Question 5

Multiprogramming

Answer 5

pseudo-simultaneous execution of two tasks on a single processor coordinated by the operating system. It batches execution of tasks in serial.