Practice - Process Management
Practice Questions
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What is the difference between a process and a program?
💡 Hint: Think about execution vs. storage.
What state is a process in when it is created?
💡 Hint: Consider the first phase of the process lifecycle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main task of the Process Control Block?
💡 Hint: Think about what information is essential for an active process.
True or False: A process can be in multiple states at the same time.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of process states.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a scenario where multiple processes have varying CPU burst times, analyze how the SJF algorithm would handle scheduling and predict its impact on average waiting times. Discuss potential risks of using SJF as well.
💡 Hint: Consider both the benefits and drawbacks of prioritizing shorter tasks.
Describe how threads improve responsiveness in a web application. What are the trade-offs of using threads over separate processes?
💡 Hint: Focus on the benefits of concurrency versus the risks of shared state.
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