Priority Queues1.1 - Job Scheduler and Dynamic Task Management
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Practice Questions
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What is a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are managed in an operating system.
Name one basic operation of a priority queue.
💡 Hint: Consider what actions the scheduler takes.
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What operation removes the highest priority job from a priority queue?
💡 Hint: Think about the action the scheduler takes.
True or False: A priority queue can only hold tasks of different priorities.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where multiple tasks have the same priority.
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If you were to design a real-world job scheduler for a server managing downloads, what would be your approach to implementing a priority queue? Discuss the underlying data structure and the rationale behind your design choice.
💡 Hint: Consider factors like dynamic adjustments and user preferences.
Analyze the potential risks of using an unsorted list versus a sorted list in a real-time job scheduler. What scenario could lead to inefficiencies?
💡 Hint: Think of extreme cases with many tasks arriving simultaneously.
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