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Process Control Block and Scheduling in Operating Systems

Explore the memory requirements stored in the PCB and the role of short term scheduler in deciding which processes are assigned to the CPU. Learn about the functions and policies of schedulers in handling CPU assignment decisions during system events.

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Which scheduling algorithm involves giving each process a 'slice' of time with the CPU before being preempted?

Round Robin

In which scheduling algorithm does the process with the shortest processing time get executed next?

SJF

Which type of scheduling is characterized by no timer interrupts and is not ideal for time sharing?

Non-preemptive

Which scheduling policy benefits CPU-bound processes but impacts I/O-bound processes due to waiting time?

<p>Round Robin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scheduling mode allows interrupts based on a clock/timer?

<p>Preemptive</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which scheduling algorithm is the next process to be executed the one that has been waiting the longest in the ready state?

<p>FCFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scheduling policy might change to FCFS if the time slice is much larger than the response time for most processes?

<p>Round Robin</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Shortest Process Next' is a scheduling policy that focuses on which characteristic of processes?

<p>'Shortest processing time'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Round Robin' is particularly effective for which type of systems?

<p>'Transaction processing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Non-preemptive' scheduling mode is considered less suitable for what type of system?

<p>'Time-sharing'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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