Process (os) Practice Question

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  1. Communication Round: Vocabulary, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Tenses, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Direct and Indirect Speech, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Articles, Preposition, Conjunction, Sentence Construction, English Writing Ability, Communication Assessment
  2. Quantitative Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Speed Time and Distance, Percentage, Average, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Time and Work, Mensuration and Geometry, Age Problems, Pipe and Cistern, Probability, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Algebra
  3. Analytical and Logical Reasoning: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Directions (Direction Test), Ranking, Order and Sequence, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Calendar, Clock, Blood Relations, Cubes & Dices, Venn Diagram, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning)
  4. Cognizant Gaming Aptitude: Gamified / Game Based Aptitude
  5. Java (Cluster 1): Java
  6. ANSI SQL MySQL (Cluster 1,2,3): SQL
  7. HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Cluster 1,3): HTML, CSS, JavaScript
  8. Python (Cluster 2): Python for Placements by Yash Sir
  9. Cloud Fundamentals (Cluster 2): Emerging Tech Trends
  10. C# (Cluster 3): C#
  11. OOPs: Object Oriented Programming (OOPS)
  12. Technical Assessment (Coding): Coding Questions by Yash Sir, C Programming by Yash Sir, Programming in C++, Pseudo Codes
  13. Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
  14. DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control, Database Recovery, ORDBMS, Database Security & Authorization, Query Processing & Optimization, Enhanced Data Models, Data Warehousing & Mining, Big Data Systems, NoSQL
  15. Operating Systems: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Deadlock, Threads & Process Creation, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Windows OS, Linux OS, Security, Distributed Systems, Virtual Machines
  16. Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware basics, Network Security, Mobile Technology, Cloud Computing and IoT, Cyber and Info Security
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This educational video segment focuses on Operating System concepts, specifically the lifecycle of a process. The instructor displays a slide containing a multiple-choice question: 'What is the ready state of a process?' He proceeds to analyze the four provided options to determine the correct definition. The first option, (a), states 'when process is scheduled to run after some execution.' The instructor underlines the word 'scheduled' to emphasize the scheduling aspect. The second option, (b), reads 'when process is using the CPU.' He underlines this phrase, likely distinguishing it as the Running state rather than the Ready state. The third option, (c), describes a scenario 'when process is unable to run until some task has been completed,' which he underlines entirely, identifying it as the Blocked or Waiting state. Finally, option (d) is 'none of the mentioned,' which he crosses out with a red mark. Throughout the video, the instructor remains in the bottom right corner, guiding the viewer through the logical elimination of incorrect states to arrive at the correct answer for the Ready state. The visual annotations serve as key study aids for distinguishing between process states.

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  1. 0:00 – 1:18 00:00-01:18

    The instructor introduces the question 'What is the ready state of a process?' and analyzes the options. He underlines 'scheduled' in option (a), 'using the CPU' in option (b), and the text in option (c). He crosses out option (d). The visual focus remains on the slide text throughout the clip.

The lecture effectively teaches process states by contrasting the Ready state against the Running and Blocked states. By visually marking the text, the instructor highlights that the Ready state involves being scheduled for execution, distinct from actively using the CPU or waiting for I/O. This method of elimination helps students memorize the definitions by associating specific keywords with specific states. The red underlines and crosses provide a clear visual hierarchy of information, making it easier for students to recall which state corresponds to which condition during an exam.

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