Process Scheduling System Overview

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What is the primary goal of the process scheduling system?

To maximize CPU idle time

To prioritize one process over others

To delay process swapping as much as possible

To minimize response time for all programs (correct)

Which scheduling category involves the operating system favoring another process over the currently executing one?

First Come First Serve (FCFS)

Pre-emptive Scheduling (correct)

Non Pre-emptive Scheduling

Shortest Job First (SJF)

What does FCFS stand for in the context of process scheduling?

First Come First Serve (correct)

Final CPU Swap

Fastest CPU Scheduling

Flexible Core System

Which scheduling algorithm executes jobs on a first come, first serve basis?

First Come First Serve (FCFS) Signup and view all the answers

In Priority Scheduling, how is priority determined for processes?

Smallest number gets highest priority Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of Round Robin (RR) scheduling algorithm?

Preemptive Signup and view all the answers

In preemptive priority scheduling, which process has the highest waiting time?

P1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the average turn around time for processes in non-preemptive priority scheduling?

8.2 units Signup and view all the answers

Which scheduling criteria is used to assign the CPU in Round Robin scheduling?

First Come First Serve (FCFS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between preemptive and non-preemptive priority scheduling?

Execution of higher priority processes Signup and view all the answers

Which process has the highest exit time in preemptive priority scheduling?

P2 Signup and view all the answers

What does the waiting time of a process represent in scheduling algorithms?

Time spent in the ready queue before execution Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula to calculate Turn Around Time?

Compilation Time - Arrival Time / Burst Time + Waiting Time Signup and view all the answers

How is Waiting Time calculated?

Turnaround Time - Burst Time Signup and view all the answers

What does Response Time represent?

Time for generating the first request after submission Signup and view all the answers

Which scheduling criteria focuses on ensuring the CPU is operating at its peak?

CPU utilization Signup and view all the answers

In process scheduling, what does the term 'ready state' indicate?

The process is waiting in the queue for CPU time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in calculating Turn Around Time?

Arrival Time of the process Signup and view all the answers