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 4.2 as you would 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.