Which of the following scheduling algorithms may cause starvation?
Which of the following scheduling algorithms may cause starvation?
A. First-come-first-served
B. Round Robin
C. Priority
D. Shortest process next
E. Shortest remaining time first
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Correct answer: (B) C, D and E
Explanation
(1) First come – first served – No starvation (2) Round robin – No starvation (3) Priority – starvation if higher priority process called again & again lower priority starves (4) Shortest process next = starvation possible (5) Shortest remaining time first = starvation possible