Preemption

Preemption is a process in computing where the operating system temporarily halts a running task to start or prioritize another task. This ensures that critical tasks, such as system updates or high-priority applications, get timely attention, improving overall system responsiveness. Essentially, preemption allows the system to manage multiple tasks efficiently by quickly switching between them, rather than letting a single task run uninterrupted for too long. It helps maintain smooth operation and proper resource allocation, especially in multitasking environments.