Which CPU scheduling algorithm can potentially lead to 'Starvation' where long processes are indefinitely delayed because shorter tasks keep arriving? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
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In Windows, the 'disk management' utility can be accessed via:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
diskmgmt.msc opens the Disk Management snap-in, used for partition management; compmgmt.msc also includes it.
diskmgmt.msc opens the Disk Management snap-in, used for partition management; compmgmt.msc also includes it.
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Which of the following is a valid file permission represented in octal for a directory with rwx for owner, rx for group, and rx for others?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
755 = owner rwx (4+2+1), group rx (4+1), others rx (4+1).
755 = owner rwx (4+2+1), group rx (4+1), others rx (4+1).
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Which process state corresponds to a thread that is currently blocked while awaiting an input/output operation to complete?
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
A process enters the Waiting or Blocked state when it cannot continue execution until an external event or hardware I/O transfer concludes.
A process enters the Waiting or Blocked state when it cannot continue execution until an external event or hardware I/O transfer concludes.
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