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What is the action of assigning resources to perform tasks in computing known as?
What is the action of assigning resources to perform tasks in computing known as?
- Multitasking
- Resource allocation
- Load balancing
- Scheduling (correct)
Which of the following is a resource that may be assigned by the scheduler?
Which of the following is a resource that may be assigned by the scheduler?
- Printer drivers
- Graphic design software
- Network links (correct)
- Audio files
What is the process responsible for carrying out the scheduling activity called?
What is the process responsible for carrying out the scheduling activity called?
- Coordinator
- Scheduler (correct)
- Dispatcher
- Executor
Which goal of scheduling aims at minimizing the time from work becoming ready until the first point it begins execution?
Which goal of scheduling aims at minimizing the time from work becoming ready until the first point it begins execution?
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What concept makes it possible to have computer multitasking with a single central processing unit (CPU)?
What concept makes it possible to have computer multitasking with a single central processing unit (CPU)?
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