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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
round-robin schedulingtime slice schedulingtime slicingcircular scheduling
Antonyms / Antônimos
priority schedulingfirst-come-first-served schedulingFCFS scheduling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escalonamento com fatia de tempo
Most common technical term used in Brazilian computer science education and IT industry
São Paulo
escalonamento com quantum de tempo
Alternative technical variant preferred in some academic circles
Portugal
escalonamento de tempo quantum
European Portuguese variant; often used in Portuguese universities

Related Words

time quantumtime sliceCPU schedulingpreemptive schedulingcontext switchingprocess queue
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