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CPU Scheduler is also known as ______.

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
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Short-term Scheduler

The correct answer is Short-term Scheduler.

A CPU scheduler, also known as a short-term scheduler, is a crucial component of an operating system responsible for selecting which process in the ready queue will be allocated to the CPU next. It operates on a much shorter time scale than long-term schedulers (which decide which jobs get admitted into the system). The primary function of a CPU scheduler is to improve system performance by optimizing CPU utilization, minimizing turnaround time, and ensuring fairness among processes. Options 1, 2, and 4 are related to scheduling but don't precisely define the role of a CPU scheduler which operates directly on processes already loaded into main memory, ready to execute.

In contrast:

  • Job Scheduler (Long-term Scheduler): Selects processes from the job pool for loading into main memory. It manages the degree of multiprogramming.
  • Resource Scheduler: Allocates resources like memory, I/O devices etc. to processes.
  • Process Scheduler: A broader term that encompasses both short-term and long-term scheduling. The CPU scheduler is a specific type of process scheduler.

Therefore, the term "Short-term Scheduler" accurately reflects the immediate task selection role of the CPU scheduler.

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