In computer science, CPU scheduling refers to which of the following?
- A. A synchronization variable used to control access to shared resources by multiple processes.
- B. The method an operating system uses to organize, name, and store files on storage devices.
- C. The process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.
- D. The OS component that decides which process runs on the CPU at any given time. ✓
Correct answer
D. The OS component that decides which process runs on the CPU at any given time.
Explanation
CPU scheduling refers to the OS component that decides which process runs on the CPU at any given time.