Processor Management Quiz

What is the primary function of a Processor (CPU)?

• Performs calculations and executes programs

• Stores data on a disk

• Manages user input

• Displays output to the screen

What does a job represent in the context of operating systems?

• An active entity requiring resources

• An inactive unit stored on a disk

• A completed task

• A portion of a process

Which of the following describes a thread?

• A resource allocation method

• A type of job

• A portion of a process that runs independently

• A complete program

What is the role of the Job Scheduler?

• Determines execution steps for processes

• Selects incoming jobs from the queue

• Handles interrupts

• Manages memory allocation

Which scheduling policy allows for job preemption?

• Round Robin

• Preemptive

• First-Come, First-Served

• Nonpreemptive

What is a key characteristic of multiprogramming?

• No resource allocation

• Sequential job processing

• Multiple processes competing for CPU time

• Single job execution

What does a context switch involve?

• Saving job processing information

• Executing a new job

• Allocating resources to a job

• Terminating a job

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) scheduling algorithm?

• It is complex to implement

• It is not suitable for batch systems

• It requires advanced knowledge of job lengths

• It can lead to unpredictable turnaround times

What is the purpose of the Process Control Block (PCB)?

• To execute jobs

• To handle interrupts

• To store data for each process in the system

• To manage memory allocation

Which scheduling algorithm is known for minimizing average waiting time?

• Round Robin

• Shortest Job Next (SJN)

• First-Come, First-Served

• Priority Scheduling