non-preemptive scheduling

[/nɑn-priˈɛmptɪv ˈʃɛdjuːlɪŋ/]
nounpl: non-preemptive schedulings
escalonamento não preemptivo
1. A scheduling algorithm where a process, once assigned to the CPU, runs to completion or until it voluntarily yields control, without being interrupted by the operating system
In non-preemptive scheduling, a long-running process cannot be interrupted even if a higher priority task arrives.
No escalonamento não preemptivo, um processo de longa duração não pode ser interrompido mesmo se uma tarefa de prioridade mais alta chegar.
2. A CPU scheduling method where the scheduler cannot forcibly remove a running process from the processor
Non-preemptive scheduling is simpler to implement but may cause delays for urgent tasks.
O escalonamento não preemptivo é mais simples de implementar, mas pode causar atrasos para tarefas urgentes.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science education and software development. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in courses on Operating Systems and Real-Time Systems in engineering and computer science programs. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries and the USA, with no significant regional variations in meaning or usage.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cooperative schedulingnon-interruptive schedulingrun-to-completion scheduling
Antonyms / Antônimos
preemptive schedulingtime-slicing scheduling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escalonamento não preemptivo
Most common technical term used in universities and IT professionals
São Paulo
escalonamento não preemptivo
Standard usage in tech hubs and software development companies
Portugal
escalonamento não preemptivo
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic and professional contexts
General Brazilian
agendamento não preemptivo
Alternative less common term sometimes used interchangeably

Related Words

process schedulingCPU schedulingcontext switchpriority schedulingFCFS (First-Come-First-Served)SJF (Shortest Job First)real-time systems

Related Idioms & Phrases

run to completion
voluntary yield
context switching overhead
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