Which scheduling policy is most suitable for a time-shared operating system?

1995

Which scheduling policy is most suitable for a time-shared operating system?

  1. A.

    Shortest Job First

  2. B.

    Round Robin

  3. C.

    First Come First Serve

  4. D.

    Elevator

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Correct answer: B

Round Robin scheduling is the standard choice for time-shared operating systems due to its fair CPU allocation via fixed time slices. It ensures all processes receive equal attention, making it ideal for interactive environments.

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