The problem of indefinite blockage of low-priority jobs in general priority…
2012
The problem of indefinite blockage of low-priority jobs in general priority scheduling algorithm can be solved using
- A.
Parity bit
- B.
Aging
- C.
Compaction
- D.
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Correct answer: B
General priority scheduling can cause starvation where low-priority jobs wait indefinitely. Aging solves this by gradually increasing the priority of waiting processes over time, ensuring all jobs eventually execute.
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