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Multi-processing and multi-programming are two different concepts. Explain

Posted by Namita Rupa 4 years, 11 months ago

CBSE > Class 07 > Computer

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Vidushi Malik 4 years, 11 months ago

Hey, here's your answer..... Sr. No.MultiprocessingMultiprogramming1Multiprocessing refers to processing of multiple processes at same time by multiple CPUs.Multiprogramming keeps several programs in main memory at the same time and execute them concurrently utilizing single CPU.2It utilizes multiple CPUs.It utilizes single CPU.3It permits parallel processing.Context switching takes place.4Less time taken to process the jobs.More Time taken to process the jobs.5It facilitates much efficient utilization of devices of the computer system.Less efficient than multiprocessing.6Usually more expensive.Such systems are less expensive.

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Meghna Thapar 4 years, 11 months ago

Following are the differences between multiprocessing and multiprogramming.

<th>Sr. No.</th> <th>Multiprocessing</th> <th>Multiprogramming</th>

1	Multiprocessing refers to processing of multiple processes at same time by multiple CPUs.	Multiprogramming keeps several programs in main memory at the same time and execute them concurrently utilizing single CPU.
2	It utilizes multiple CPUs.	It utilizes single CPU.
3	It permits parallel processing.	Context switching takes place.
4	Less time taken to process the jobs.	More Time taken to process the jobs.
5	It facilitates much efficient utilization of devices of the computer system.	Less efficient than multiprocessing.
6	Usually more expensive.	Such systems are less expensive.