Which concept is defined as follows: a CPU scheduling algorithm that assigns a fixed time slice to each process in a cyclic order?
Difficulty: Medium
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This Medium Operating Systems question asks: Which concept is defined as follows: a CPU scheduling algorithm that assigns a fixed time slice to each process in a cyclic order? The correct choice is D. Round robin scheduling. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Starvation
Why not A: “Starvation” does not fit this question. The answer is Round robin scheduling.
- B. Swapping
Why not B: “Swapping” does not fit this question. The answer is Round robin scheduling.
- C. Batch operating system
Why not C: “Batch operating system” does not fit this question. The answer is Round robin scheduling.
- D. Round robin scheduling ✓
Correct answer
D. Round robin scheduling
Explanation
Round robin scheduling is the term that matches “Which concept is defined as follows: a CPU scheduling algorithm that assigns a fixed time slice to each process in a cyclic order” (option D). Option A (Starvation) does not fit this question. Option B (Swapping) does not fit this question. Option C (Batch operating system) does not fit this question. For this Operating Systems question, the accepted answer is Round robin scheduling.
Source: Operating Systems Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, operating systems, OS concepts, process management
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