Processes

CSC 213 - Operating Systems and Parallel Algorithms - Weinman



Answer the following questions. Record your answers in your Reading Journal.
  1. Give an example of a mechanism/policy (i.e., how/what) separation from your own experience (it need not be at all computing related). Briefly (3-5 sentences) explain how both sides fit their respective definitions and what the reason and advantage of the separation were.
  2. Explain the state transition diagram in Figure 4.1 to a friend who has completed CSC 161 but no other computer science.
  3. Identify the element of the xv6 PCB that you found most surprising or interesting. Briefly explain your choice.