Question 35

The problem of indefinite blockage of low-priority jobs in general priority scheduling algorithm can be solved using :

  1. ASwapping
  2. BDirty bit
  3. CAging
  4. DCompaction
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Correct answer: (C) Aging

Explanation

Aging gradually raises the priority of processes that have waited a long time. This prevents starvation (indefinite blocking) of low-priority jobs.

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