Operating System Process Resource Allocation

What does the Resource Vector represent?

Total amount of each resource in the system

Which matrix defines the allocation of resources to processes?

Allocation matrix

What is the 'Hold and wait' condition for deadlock?

Process holds a resource while awaiting for other resource

What is the primary focus of the Banker's algorithm?

Resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'No preemption' condition for deadlock?

No resource can be forcibly removed from process holding it Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Resource matrix?

To define the total amount of resources in the system Signup and view all the answers

Why are track page boundaries necessary?

With fixed partitions Signup and view all the answers

What does the resource vector define?

Total amount of resources required for all processes Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when each process in the set is blocked awaiting resource seized by another blocked process?

It is a deadlock Signup and view all the answers

What is a necessary condition for a process requesting resources?

The number of resources requested must not exceed the total number of resources available in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of deadlock avoidance?

To avoid a deadlock situation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of interprocess communication?

to synchronize activity among processes Signup and view all the answers

What does the available vector define in the context of resource allocation?

the total amount of each resource in the system Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of a task that is waiting for temporarily unavailable resources?

blocked Signup and view all the answers

What type of systems allow only one process execution at a time?

uniprogramming systems Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-reusable resource?

interrupt Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method for solving the problem of 'external' fragmentation?

compaction Signup and view all the answers