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3.1.2 - The Xerox Shop Scenario

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary goal of scheduling jobs in the Xerox shop?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if jobs are late.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a brute-force approach is.

💡 Hint: Consider how long it would take to try every option.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main challenge the Xerox shop faces?

  • Scheduling jobs efficiently
  • Buying new machines
  • Hiring more staff

💡 Hint: What is the situation that triggers the need for effective scheduling?

Question 2

True or False: The brute-force approach is always the best solution for job scheduling.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the practical limitations of testing all possibilities.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a set of jobs with different page numbers and deadlines, design a scheduling algorithm that uses the EDF strategy. Include pseudocode and an explanation of its complexity.

💡 Hint: How does sorting jobs help in scheduling?

Question 2

Consider the impact of machine breakdown on the scheduling process. Create a case study where a scheduled job cannot be completed due to a machine's unavailability. Suggest a revised schedule.

💡 Hint: Think in terms of contingency planning. What if a scheduled resource is unavailable?

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