10 Questions
What is the primary criterion for process allocation in the First Come First Serve (FCFS) scheduling algorithm?
Arrival time
What is the potential consequence of using FCFS scheduling for I/O-bound processes?
Inefficient use of the I/O devices
What is the primary role of the dispatcher in the context of process scheduling?
Process allocation
What is the consequence of the convoy effect in FCFS scheduling?
Short processes are stuck waiting for long processes
What is the advantage of using a FIFO queue to implement the FCFS algorithm?
Easy implementation
What is the primary disadvantage of the FCFS scheduling algorithm?
Waiting time depends on arrival order
What is the purpose of the enqueue operation in the context of queue data structures?
Insert a process into the queue
What is the primary advantage of the FCFS scheduling algorithm?
Simple and fair
What is the potential consequence of using FCFS scheduling for processor-bound processes?
Faster response time
What is the purpose of the dequeue operation in the context of queue data structures?
Remove a process from the queue
Test your understanding of process scheduling, including ready queues, priority assignment, and scheduling algorithms. Learn how to manage process execution and resource allocation in operating systems.
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