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  1. About the Course: About the Course
  2. Paper-1 & 2 | Basic Numeracy: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Mixture and Alligation, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Percentage, Average, Mensuration and Geometry, Age Problems, Arithmetic, Statistics, Probability, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Partnership, Speed Mathematics and Basic Mathematics, Algebra, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Time and Work, Pipe and Cistern, RSSB Specific Videos - Basic Numeracy
  3. Paper-1 & 2 | Data Interpretation: Data Interpretation
  4. Paper-1 & 2 | General Mental Ability: Mental Ability, RSSB Specific Videos - Mental Ability
  5. Paper-1 & 2 | Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Syllogisms, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Venn Diagram, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Data Arrangement, Logical Sequence Of Words, Crypt Arithmetic
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  7. Paper-1 | General Science: Physics, Biology, Chemistry, RSSB Specific Videos
  8. Paper-1 | General Awareness: State Wise GK, GK- Current Affairs
  9. Paper-2 | Fundamentals of Computer: Basics of COA, Number System, Floating Point Rep, Number Representation
  10. Paper - 2 | Digital Logic Systems: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits
  11. Paper-2 | Operating Systems: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Deadlock, Threads & Process Creation, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Linux OS, Distributed Systems
  12. Paper-2 | Database Management System: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, File Organization & Indexing, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control
  13. Paper-2 | Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
  14. Paper-2 | C Programming: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling
  15. Paper 2 | Oops, C++, Java: Language Design, OOPS with C++, Java, .Net Programming, Java Fundamentals
  16. Paper 2 | Python: Introduction to Python, Tokens, Variables, Data Types, I/O, Operators & Expressions, Control Flow & Looping, Collections & Strings, Functions & Modules, File Handling & Data Analysis
  17. Paper 2 | Emerging Trends and AI: Emerging Tech Trends, Artificial Intelligence
  18. Paper-2 | Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Advanced Algorithms
  19. Paper 2 | Data Communication and Network Security: Introduction to CN, Data Communication, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, 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, Ethical Hacking
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  21. Paper-2 | Computer Organization and Architecture: Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Instr Formats & Modes, Control Unit Design, Register Transfer and Microoperations
  22. Paper-2 | Web Development: JavaScript-Basics, HTML Basics, CSS, XML
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The video features an instructor solving a classic operating system problem regarding process states. The problem asks for the minimum and maximum number of processes that can be in the ready, run, and blocked states given a system with P CPUs and n processes, assuming p<<n. The instructor systematically fills a table to answer this specific question. For the Ready state, the minimum is 0 and the maximum is n-P. For the Run state, the minimum is 0 and the maximum is P. For the Block state, the minimum is 0 and the maximum is n. The assumption p<<n is highlighted as a key constraint in the problem statement, implying that the number of processes is significantly larger than the number of CPUs. The instructor uses a digital slide to present the problem.

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  1. 0:00 – 1:48 00:00-01:48

    The instructor starts by reading the problem statement from the slide: 'On a system with P CPUs and n processes, what is the minimum and maximum number of processes that can be in the ready, run, and blocked states, assuming p<<n?' He circles 'P CPUs' and 'n processes' to define the variables clearly. He then begins filling a table with rows for Ready, Run, and Block, and columns for Min and Max. For the Ready state, he explains the minimum is 0 because all processes could be running or blocked. He writes '0'. For the maximum, he argues that if all P CPUs are busy, the remaining n-P processes must be ready. He writes 'n-P'. For the Run state, the minimum is 0 (idle system), and the maximum is P (all CPUs busy). He writes '0' and 'P'. For the Block state, the minimum is 0 (no I/O wait), and the maximum is n (all processes blocked). He writes '0' and 'n'. He uses a pen to write these values directly on the slide, ensuring the logic is visible to the students watching the lecture. The instructor emphasizes that the sum of processes in all states must equal n, which is a fundamental property of process management. He also notes that the maximum number of processes in the ready state is n-P because P processes are running, leaving the rest waiting. He speaks clearly and methodically throughout the explanation.

The lesson demonstrates how physical hardware constraints (P CPUs) and total workload (n processes) define the theoretical bounds of process states in an operating system scheduler, providing a clear example of resource allocation limits and state transitions. It highlights the relationship between CPU capacity and process queuing.

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