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(a) Multiprogramming is a data processing mode where only one processor is used to process or execute several tasks or subprograms simultaneously using the concept of sharing equal CPU time slice.
(b) Multiprocessing data processing mode involves the use of two or mode processors to execute a single task or subprograms.
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