A Danger of Positive Feedback Loops Is That ____

question 48

Multiple Choice

A danger of positive feedback loops is that ____.

• A) if too many new jobs are allowed to enter the job stream, the result can be an increase in page faults
• B) a single job will be allowed to run to completion and slow down the system
• C) it increases the chance of deadlock
• D) as more jobs enter, the amount of main memory allocated to each job decreases

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Definitions:

Average Rate

Typically refers to the mean value of a variable rate over a specified period, often used in financial contexts to calculate average interest rates.

Salvage Value

The estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life.

Total Income

The sum of all revenue and gains a company or individual earns within a specific period, including sales, interest, and dividends.

Net Cash Flows

The difference between a company's cash inflows and outflows over a specific period.