When an Operating System Spends Much of Its Time Paging

question 111

Short Answer

When an operating system spends much of its time paging, instead of executing application software, it is said to be ____________________.

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Definitions:

Pinkish Coloured Frothy

Descriptive of a foam or fluid that is light red to pink in color, often indicative of a specific medical condition or bodily reaction.

Hypoxemia

A condition in which the level of oxygen in the blood is less than normal; characterized by a low partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood or low hemoglobin saturation.

Tachypnea

An abnormally rapid breathing rate, which can be a sign of illness or distress.

Oxygen Therapy

A medical treatment that provides additional oxygen, usually through a mask or nasal prongs, to patients who have difficulty obtaining enough oxygen on their own.