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What is a thread in the context of an operating system?
What is a thread in the context of an operating system?
- A separate memory space for a process
- A sequence flow of task execution within a process (correct)
- A lightweight version of a process
- An independent process within a program
How does multithreading contribute to CPU utilization?
How does multithreading contribute to CPU utilization?
- It enables parallelism and improves CPU utilization (correct)
- It reduces CPU utilization by creating additional processes
- It creates independent processes for each task, reducing CPU load
- It has no impact on CPU utilization
What is the relationship between threads and processes?
What is the relationship between threads and processes?
- Threads are independent of processes
- Each thread has its own process
- Processes cannot contain threads
- A process contains multiple threads (correct)
How do threads in an operating system share resources?
How do threads in an operating system share resources?
What is necessary for effective multithreading in an operating system?
What is necessary for effective multithreading in an operating system?
What is the primary function of the long-term scheduler in process scheduling?
What is the primary function of the long-term scheduler in process scheduling?
In which type of scheduling does the OS assign resources to a process for a predetermined period of time?
In which type of scheduling does the OS assign resources to a process for a predetermined period of time?
What is the main characteristic of non-preemptive scheduling?
What is the main characteristic of non-preemptive scheduling?
What is the essential feature of pre-emptive scheduling?
What is the essential feature of pre-emptive scheduling?
What is an important function of the short-term scheduler in process scheduling?
What is an important function of the short-term scheduler in process scheduling?
Study Notes
Threads and Processes
- A thread is a single sequence of execution within a process, sharing resources with other threads in the process.
- Multithreading contributes to CPU utilization by enabling multiple threads to run concurrently, improving system performance and responsiveness.
Thread Resource Sharing
- Threads in an operating system share resources efficiently, reducing memory usage and improving performance.
Effectiveness of Multithreading
- Effective multithreading in an operating system requires synchronization mechanisms, efficient context switching, and proper allocation of resources.
Process Scheduling
Long-term Scheduler
- The primary function of the long-term scheduler is to select processes from the job pool and load them into memory for execution.
Scheduling Types
- Time-sharing scheduling is a type where the OS assigns resources to a process for a predetermined period of time, called a time slice or time quantum.
Non-preemptive Scheduling
- The main characteristic of non-preemptive scheduling is that once a process is allocated the CPU, it remains in control until it relinquishes it voluntarily.
Pre-emptive Scheduling
- The essential feature of pre-emptive scheduling is that the OS can interrupt and allocate the CPU to another process, reducing response time and improving system responsiveness.
Short-term Scheduler
- An important function of the short-term scheduler is to select the next process to execute from the ready queue, ensuring efficient use of system resources.
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Test your knowledge about threads in operating systems with this quiz. Learn about the concept of threads, their role in achieving parallelism, and their relationship with processes.
