Which of the Following Accurately Describes Preemptive Multitasking

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accurately describes preemptive multitasking?

• A)The OS waits for an application to release control of the processor
• B)The OS allocates resources to applications but remains in full control
• C)The user controls which application uses the CPU and when
• D)The CPU lets each application run for a fixed amount of time

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Definitions:

Reuptake

Inactivation of a neurotransmitter when membrane transporter proteins bring the transmitter back into the presynaptic axon terminal for reuse.

Peptide Transmitters

Molecules used by neurons to communicate across synapses, consisting of short chains of amino acids, playing roles in many physiological processes.

Synthesized

Synthesized means to have been made by combining different entities, substances, or elements to form a coherent whole, often used in the context of chemicals or data.

Terminal Button

The small bulb-like structures at the end of axons that contain neurotransmitters and facilitate the transmission of signals to other neurons.