Which of the following is a common task scheduling algorithm used in operating systems?

Quiz 7: Analyzing Multitasking and Scheduling Techniques

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Raquel Boulware
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
First-Come, First-Served (FCFS)
Last-In, First-Out (LIFO)
Depth-First Search (DFS)
Breadth-First Search (BFS)
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Explain how the Round Robin scheduling algorithm works and discuss its advantages in multitasking environments.
It assigns the shortest job first, reducing wait time.
It uses a priority queue to determine task order.
It allocates a fixed time slice to each task in a cyclic order.
It executes tasks based on their memory requirements.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
In the context of multitasking, what is the primary role of an operating system?
To execute a single task at a time
To manage hardware resources only
To enable multiple tasks to run concurrently
To compile code into machine language
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Describe the concept of reachability in state machines and its importance in system design.
It refers to the ability to reach a specific state from the initial state.
It is the process of optimizing resource allocation.
It involves checking for deadlocks in a system.
It is a method for scheduling tasks efficiently.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Which model checking technique is used to verify the properties of a system by exploring all possible states?
Symbolic Execution
Temporal Logic
State Space Exploration
Static Analysis
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Identify a concurrency control mechanism that ensures data consistency in databases.
Two-Phase Locking
Round Robin Scheduling
First-Come, First-Served
Shortest Job Next
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
Discuss the challenges of resource allocation in a multitasking environment and propose a strategy to address one of these challenges.
Resources are unlimited; no strategy is needed.
Use a fixed allocation strategy for all tasks.
Implement dynamic resource allocation based on task priority.
Allocate resources based on task size only.
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