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Which scheduling algorithm selects processes based on their priority level?
Which scheduling algorithm selects processes based on their priority level?
- Round Robin
- Shortest Job First
- First-Come, First-Served
- Priority Scheduling (correct)
What is a primary characteristic of deadlock in operating systems?
What is a primary characteristic of deadlock in operating systems?
- A process is waiting indefinitely for a resource. (correct)
- Processes can be preempted at any time.
- All processes are completed.
- All resources are available for all processes.
Which of the following is NOT a synchronization mechanism?
Which of the following is NOT a synchronization mechanism?
- Monitor
- Semaphore
- Page Table (correct)
- Mutex
What happens during thrashing in operating systems?
What happens during thrashing in operating systems?
Which page replacement algorithm replaces the page that will not be used for the longest period of time?
Which page replacement algorithm replaces the page that will not be used for the longest period of time?
Flashcards
Process Scheduling Algorithms
Process Scheduling Algorithms
Methods used to decide the order of process execution in an operating system.
Deadlock
Deadlock
A situation where two or more processes cannot proceed because each is waiting for the other to release resources.
Banker's Algorithm
Banker's Algorithm
A resource allocation and deadlock avoidance algorithm that checks if resources can be allocated safely.
Virtual Memory
Virtual Memory
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Semaphore
Semaphore
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Study Notes
Process Scheduling
- Different types of process scheduling algorithms should be explained with a suitable example
- Scheduling criteria should be discussed
Synchronization
- Synchronization hardware, semaphores, and monitors should be explained in detail
- Classical synchronization problems should be elaborated
Deadlock
- The concept of deadlock should be defined
- Banker's algorithm should be explained with a suitable example
- Recovery from deadlock should be discussed in detail
Memory Management
- Memory management strategies should be discussed with a suitable example
- The structure of the page table should be explained
Virtual Memory
- The concept of virtual memory should be defined
- Page replacement algorithms should be explained with a suitable example
- Demand paging and thrashing should be discussed
Files
- The definition of a file should be given
- File access methods and file system mounting should be explained
- File sharing and protection should be discussed
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Description
Test your knowledge on key concepts in operating systems, including process scheduling, synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, and virtual memory. Each topic includes definitions, examples, and important algorithms that are essential for understanding how operating systems function.
