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What is the primary goal of the Round Robin scheduling algorithm?
What is the primary goal of the Round Robin scheduling algorithm?
How does the time slice (quantum) affect the performance of the Round Robin algorithm?
How does the time slice (quantum) affect the performance of the Round Robin algorithm?
In the Round Robin scheduling algorithm, what happens if a process completes its task during its time slice?
In the Round Robin scheduling algorithm, what happens if a process completes its task during its time slice?
What can be a disadvantage of using a very short time quantum in Round Robin scheduling?
What can be a disadvantage of using a very short time quantum in Round Robin scheduling?
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Which characteristic of the Round Robin scheduling algorithm allows it to be preemptive?
Which characteristic of the Round Robin scheduling algorithm allows it to be preemptive?
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What does frequent context switching in Round Robin scheduling lead to?
What does frequent context switching in Round Robin scheduling lead to?
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What is the result of a poorly chosen quantum in the Round Robin scheduling algorithm?
What is the result of a poorly chosen quantum in the Round Robin scheduling algorithm?
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Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Round Robin scheduling?
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding Round Robin scheduling?
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Bij Round Robin is de tijdsduur die aan elke ______ wordt toegewezen cruciaal voor de prestaties.
Bij Round Robin is de tijdsduur die aan elke ______ wordt toegewezen cruciaal voor de prestaties.
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Een te korte tijdsquantum kan leiden tot vaak ______ tussen processen.
Een te korte tijdsquantum kan leiden tot vaak ______ tussen processen.
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In een Round Robin-systeem moeten alle ______ gelijk worden behandeld.
In een Round Robin-systeem moeten alle ______ gelijk worden behandeld.
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De tijd ______ is de periode waarin een proces de CPU krijgt toegewezen in Round Robin.
De tijd ______ is de periode waarin een proces de CPU krijgt toegewezen in Round Robin.
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Als een proces zijn taak voltooit tijdens zijn tijds______, zal het niet meer worden onderbroken.
Als een proces zijn taak voltooit tijdens zijn tijds______, zal het niet meer worden onderbroken.
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Study Notes
Round Robin Scheduling Algorithm
- Round Robin (RR) is a preemptive scheduling algorithm.
- It's designed for time-sharing systems, where multiple processes share the CPU.
- The CPU scheduler allocates a certain time slice (quantum) to each process.
- If a process doesn't complete within the allocated quantum, it's preempted.
- The CPU is then allocated to the next process in the ready queue.
- This process repeats, ensuring all processes get a fair share of CPU time, preventing starvation of certain processes.
Key Characteristics of Round Robin
- Preemptive: A process can be interrupted even if it's not finished.
- Time Slice (Quantum): Defines the maximum time a process can execute. A shorter quantum results in quicker context switching but reduces the efficiency if processes take longer to execute. A longer quantum can lead to longer response times for shorter processes.
Process Scheduling in Round Robin
- Upon entering the ready queue or being preempted, each process is assigned a specific time slice.
- Each process is allocated the CPU for its assigned quantum.
- If the process completes its task during its time slice, it exits the ready queue and moves to the completed state queue.
- If the process doesn't complete within its time slice, it gets preempted (interrupted).
- The process is put back into the ready queue to await its next time slice.
- The scheduler selects the next process at the head of the ready queue.
Round Robin Algorithm Example
- Consider three processes P1, P2, P3 with burst times 24, 3, and 3, respectively. The quantum is set to 4.
Gantt Chart for Example
- | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
- | P1 | P2 | P3 | P1 | P2 | P3 | P1 | (and so on…)
Advantages of Round Robin
- Fairness: All processes get a fair share of the CPU time.
- Responsiveness: Provides quick response time, especially for interactive applications.
- Predictability: The average waiting time is relatively predictable due to the fixed time slice system.
Disadvantages of Round Robin
- Performance depends on the quantum: A poorly chosen quantum can diminish the performance of RR, A very short quantum can lead to excessive context switching overhead. A very long quantum will give priority to the processes that take a long time e.g. CPU intensive tasks. This can hinder the response time for shorter processes.
- Context switching overhead: Frequent context switching can waste CPU time.
Comparison with other scheduling algorithms
- In contrast to First-Come, First-Served (FCFS), Round Robin prevents processes from monopolizing the CPU.
- Compared to Shortest Job First (SJF), RR doesn’t require knowing the process execution time in advance.
- Compared to Priority Scheduling, Round Robin treats all processes equally during their allocated time.
Variations of Round Robin
- Weighted Round Robin: Prioritizes certain processes that are assigned a higher weight to ensure they get more slices than other processes.
Practical Applications
- Interactive operating systems
- Network applications
- Time-sharing environments
- Servers supporting multiple users or applications.
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Description
Explore the intricacies of the Round Robin Scheduling Algorithm, a preemptive algorithm designed for time-sharing systems. Learn how it allocates CPU time slices (quanta) to processes and the implications of this scheduling method on efficiency and responsiveness.
