menu-iconExamlexExamLexServices

Discover

Ask a Question
  1. All Topics
  2. Topic
    Computing
  3. Study Set
    Operating System (OS)
  4. Exam
    Exam 8: Understanding Process Scheduling in Operating Systems
  5. Question
    The Switching of the CPU from One Process or Thread
Solved

The Switching of the CPU from One Process or Thread

Question 4

Question 4

Multiple Choice

The switching of the CPU from one process or thread to another is called


A) process switch
B) task switch
C) context switch
D) all of the mentioned

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q1: A process is selected from the_   queue

Q2: What is Waiting time?<br>A)the total time in

Q3: What is Dispatch latency?<br>A)the speed of dispatching

Q5: Under multiprogramming, turnaround time for short jobs

Q6: What is FIFO algorithm?<br>A)first executes the job

Q7: The strategy of making processes that are

Q8: The real difficulty with SJF in short

Q9: What is Response time?<br>A)the total time taken

Q10: Round robin scheduling falls under the category

Q11: Which is the most optimal scheduling algorithm?<br>A)fcfs

Examlex

ExamLex

About UsContact UsPerks CenterHomeschoolingTest Prep

Work With Us

Campus RepresentativeInfluencers

Links

FaqPricingChrome Extension

Download The App

Get App StoreGet Google Play

Policies

Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines

Scan To Download

qr-code

Copyright © (2025) ExamLex LLC.

Privacy PolicyTerms Of ServiceHonor CodeCommunity Guidelines