Abstract 

Multitasking is an extension of multiprogramming. In multitasking, a specific time slot is given to each process to run. This increases responsiveness. 

 Multiprocessing is an operating system that supports multiple processors. It makes the computer run faster because all the programs are distributed to various processors.

 Scope 

This article discussed the difference between multitasking and multiprocessing 

Definition 

The differences between multitasking and multiprocessing are :

MULTITASKING	MULTIPROCESSING
The simultaneous execution of more than one task is known as multitasking.	In multiprocessing, we use more than one processor which executes several sets of instructions parallel.
Only one CPU is required	More than one CPU is required.
Only one job is executed at a time	More than one job is executed at a time.
It takes a moderate amount of time	It takes less time
It is economical	It is also economical
It has more than one number of users	It has either one or more users
It has moderate throughput	It has a maximum throughput
Multitasking’s efficiency is moderate	Multiprocessing’s efficiency is maximum
It is classified into two: Single user multitasking and multiple user multitasking	It is classified into two: Symmetric multiprocessing and asymmetric multiprocessing.
It has more than one user tasks	It has one or more than one user tasks

Summary

In multiprocessing, there is more than one processor present in the system that can execute more than one process at the same time. In multitasking each process is assigned some specific quantum of time for which a process is meant to execute.

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