9.3.2 - Thread Scheduling
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What is thread scheduling?
💡 Hint: Think about how threads are managed by the OS.
What does preemptive scheduling allow?
💡 Hint: Consider the responsiveness aspect in applications.
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What does thread scheduling determine?
💡 Hint: Focus on the role of the OS.
Preemptive scheduling allows:
💡 Hint: Think about your computer's responsiveness during tasks.
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Assess a situation where a mixed approach of preemptive and cooperative scheduling might work best.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing immediate responsiveness with longer-running tasks.
Critique a scenario where cooperative scheduling fails and suggest an alternative.
💡 Hint: Consider how user interactions might be affected if one thread doesn't yield.
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