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What is context switching?
Think of it as pausing and resuming a movie.
What triggers a context switch?
Consider what signals the OS to switch tasks.
What is context switching?
Think of what happens when one task stops to let another start.
True or False: Context switching is unnecessary in single-tasking systems.
Consider if there are multiple tasks being executed.
Discuss the potential negative effects of high frequency of context switching in a system. How can this impact overall system performance?
Think about how much time is spent switching vs. executing tasks.
What can be done to minimize context switching overhead in a multitasking environment? Provide examples.
Consider the organization of tasks and their execution strategies.
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