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Operating Systems
Q16 / 100
What is the FCFS (First Come First Serve) scheduling algorithm?
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The correct answer is B) Schedule processes in the order they arrive in the ready queue — simple but can cause the convoy effect
B
Correct Answer
Schedule processes in the order they arrive in the ready queue — simple but can cause the convoy effect
Explanation
FCFS is non-preemptive and simple. The convoy effect occurs when a long process delays short ones, causing high average wait time.
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