Beginner Operating Systems
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What is the Shortest Job First (SJF) scheduling algorithm?

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The correct answer is B) Schedule the process with the shortest next CPU burst, minimizing average wait time

B

Correct Answer

Schedule the process with the shortest next CPU burst, minimizing average wait time

Explanation

SJF is optimal for minimizing average wait time but requires knowing burst lengths in advance (estimated via exponential averaging for prediction). Preemptive SJF is called SRTF.

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