Computer Fundamentals - Engineering

Q1:

A multi programming system is one that can

A run very fast

B share hardware resources with many programs simultaneously

C compute many programs simultaneously

D use many operating systems

E None of the above

ANS:B - share hardware resources with many programs simultaneously

As per definition,

A multiprogramming system is one that can compute many programs simultaneously.

Share hardware resources with many programs simultaneously is its (multiprogramming system) characteristics.

So, the Answer is : C.