👉 Preempted is a term in computer science that describes a situation where an application or process is interrupted due to a hardware failure or other unforeseen event. In this context, "preempted" refers to the interruption of a program from within its own execution. This can be useful for ensuring that critical operations are completed before the system becomes unavailable. In simpler terms, if a computer's processor encounters a problem (like overheating), it will automatically shut down and take over the task. However