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Under multiprogramming, turnaround time for short jobs is usually ________ and that for long jobs is slightly ___________.

a.

Lengthened; Shortened

b.

Shortened; Lengthened

c.

Shortened; Shortened

d.

Shortened; Unchanged

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Answer: (b).Shortened; Lengthened

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