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What is the difference between multiprogramming and multicore, and how do they relate to each other?

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Answer: The primary difference between multicore and multiprocessor is that a multicore operates a single CPU, while a multiprocessor has multiple CPUs. In a simplified way, if you want a computer to run a single program faster, that is a job for a multicore processor.

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Multiprocessing is a system that has two or more than one processors. In this, CPUs are added for increasing the computing speed of the system. Because of Multiprocessing, there are many processes that are executed simultaneously. Multiprocessing is further classified into two categories: Symmetric Multiprocessing, Asymmetric Multiprocessing.

Multi-programming is more than one process running at a time, it increases CPU utilization by organizing jobs (code and data) so that the CPU always has one to execute. The motive is to keep multiple jobs in the main memory. If one job gets occupied with Input/output, the CPU can be assigned to other jobs.

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