time quantum scheduling
[/taɪm ˈkwɑːntəm ˈʃɛdjuːlɪŋ/]
noun
escalonamento com fatia de tempo
1. A CPU scheduling algorithm that allocates a fixed time interval (time quantum or time slice) to each process in a queue, allowing fair distribution of processor time among multiple processes
The operating system uses time quantum scheduling to ensure all processes get equal CPU time.
O sistema operacional usa escalonamento com fatia de tempo para garantir que todos os processos obtenham tempo igual de CPU.
2. A preemptive scheduling method where if a process doesn't complete within its allocated time quantum, it is moved to the back of the queue and the next process begins execution
In time quantum scheduling, a process is interrupted after its time slice expires.
No escalonamento com fatia de tempo, um processo é interrompido após sua fatia de tempo expirar.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science and systems engineering education. It is universally understood in academic and professional IT contexts across Brazil, Portugal, and English-speaking countries. The term is foundational in operating systems courses and is rarely used outside technical contexts.
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