An Algorithm Designed to Detect Starvation by Tracking How Long

question 15

Multiple Choice

An algorithm designed to detect starvation by tracking how long each job has been waiting for resources is the same concept as ____.

• A) deadlock
• B) aging
• C) preemption
• D) round robin

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Definitions:

Jensen's Measure

A performance evaluation measure that calculates the excess return a fund generates over its expected return, given its level of risk.

Risk-Free Return

The theoretical return on an investment with no risk of financial loss, often represented by the yield on government securities such as U.S. Treasury bonds.

Beta

A measure of a security's volatility in relation to the overall market; a beta greater than 1 indicates greater volatility than the market.

Bogey Portfolio

A benchmark portfolio against which the performance of an investment portfolio is measured, often used to assess the skill of portfolio managers.