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Which execution concept gives the illusion of parallelism on a single CPU?

hard Q9 of 15
Computer Aptitude - Operating Systems
Which execution concept gives the illusion of parallelism on a single CPU?
AMultitasking
BMultiprocessing
CMultithreading
DDistributed computing
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Identify CPU constraint

    The question mentions a single CPU.
  2. Step 2: Identify execution illusion

    Rapid task switching creates the illusion of parallelism.
  3. Final Answer:

    Multitasking → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Illusion of parallel work on one CPU = Multitasking ✅
Quick Trick: Illusion of parallelism → Multitasking.
Common Mistakes:
  • Assuming true parallelism without multiple CPUs.
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