Practice Multi-level Feedback Queue Scheduling (MLFQ) - 2.3.6 | Module 2: Process Management | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is Multi-level Feedback Queue Scheduling (MLFQ)?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how processes are treated based on how they execute.

Question 2

Easy

What does aging refer to in the MLFQ context?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how processes are prevented from waiting indefinitely.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does MLFQ stand for?

  • Multi-level Feedback Queue
  • Multiple-Logic Function Queue
  • Managed-Level Feedback Queue

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main function of MLFQ.

Question 2

True or False: In MLFQ, a process that frequently blocks for I/O will always remain in the lowest queue.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the dynamics of process promotion!

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an MLFQ scheduler for a real-world application, specifying the number of queues, their time slices, and criteria for demotion and promotion.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider common tasks and their characteristics.

Question 2

Evaluate how MLFQ could be adjusted for a game server with varying loads and user interaction levels to maximize responsiveness.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about optimizing response times in an interactive environment.

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