15 Questions
What is a program called when its instructions are being executed by a CPU?
Process
Why does the operating system need to manage processes and resources efficiently?
To prevent inconsistency and deadlock
What is the main reason why some resources need to be executed by only one process at a time?
To ensure consistency and prevent deadlock
In the context of the operating system, what term is heavily favored over 'job' for a program in execution?
Process
Why might multiple processes in a system require the same resource simultaneously?
To accomplish their tasks
What scheduling algorithm gives the minimum average waiting time for a set of processes?
Shortest-Job-First (SJF)
In SJF scheduling, what does the priority represent?
Predicted next CPU burst time
What is the characteristic of Round Robin Scheduling?
Preemptive execution
Which scheduling algorithm is designed for interactive systems?
Priority based scheduling
What defines the order of execution in Priority based scheduling?
Priority number
Which scheduling algorithm involves a cyclic execution of processes?
Round Robin Scheduling
What happens to a process in Round Robin Scheduling if it doesn't complete its execution during the assigned time quantum?
It will go back to the ready queue for the next turn.
What type of systems is Round Robin Scheduling specifically designed for?
Time-sharing systems
Which scheduling algorithm allocates the CPU to the process with the highest priority?
Priority based scheduling
What does SJF stand for in Shortest-Job-First Scheduling?
Shortest Remaining Time First
Learn about how an operating system manages processes and resources efficiently to accomplish tasks. Understand the concept of a process, resource allocation, and the role of the CPU in executing program instructions.
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