The control programs managing computer hardware and software perform the _____ function to control and prioritize tasks performed by the CPU.
A) application management
B) resource allocation
C) data management
D) job management

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The job management function is responsible for controlling and prioritizing tasks performed by the CPU. This includes scheduling tasks, allocating resources, and managing the order in which tasks are executed. Application management deals with managing software applications, data management deals with managing data and information, and resource allocation is a broader term that can refer to the allocation of any resources (not just those related to the CPU or computer hardware).

The Control Programs Managing Computer Hardware and Software Perform the _____