Preemptive multitasking is the term used when the operating system processes higher-priority tasks before lower-priority tasks.

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Preemptive multitasking allows an operating system to allocate CPU time to various tasks within the system by preempting the CPU's current tasks to start or resume another task, often based on priority levels, ensuring that higher-priority tasks receive attention before lower-priority ones.

Preemptive Multitasking Is the Term Used When the Operating System