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Tag: Process Scheduling

  • Process Control Block (PCB)

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    Explanation:The Process Control Block (PCB) is a crucial data structure in operating systems that stores essential information about a process. It allows the operating system to manage and control processes effectively. Every process in the system is associated with a unique PCB that holds its operational metadata. The PCB contains several fields such as the…

  • Scheduling

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    Scheduling in operating systems involves the efficient allocation of the CPU to processes. The objective is to maximize resource utilization, reduce waiting times, and ensure fair execution of all processes. Scheduling is the method by which an operating system decides which process or thread will be executed by the CPU at any given time. Formally,…

  • Process

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    A process is a fundamental concept in operating systems (OS) representing a program in execution. It encompasses the program code, its current activity, and the necessary resources such as memory, files, and I/O devices required for its execution. Processes are dynamic entities that transition through various states, including new, ready, running, waiting, and terminated as…