The Amount of Time a Process Has to Use the CPU

question 35

Short Answer

The amount of time a process has to use the CPU is called a(n) ____________________.

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Definitions:

Derivative Security

A financial instrument whose value is based on the performance of an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.

Financial Asset

Any asset that is cash, the right to receive cash or another financial asset, or an equity instrument of another entity, such as stocks, bonds, or derivatives.

Underlying Asset

An asset upon which a derivative’s price is based, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.

Futures Contracts

Standardized legal agreements to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial asset at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future.