The 80386 Provided Hardware Support for Running Multiple Programs Simultaneously

question 48

True/False

The 80386 provided hardware support for running multiple programs simultaneously, simplified partitioning primary storage among programs, and provided mechanisms for preventing programs from interfering with one another.

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

The forecasted worth of an asset upon reaching the end of its utility.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged to commercial banks and other depository institutions for loans received from the central bank's discount window.

Depreciable Equipment

Tangible assets used in production or operations that are written off over their useful lives due to wear and tear or obsolescence.

Salvage Value

Salvage value is the estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, relevant in depreciation calculations.