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Q: Why context switch must be atomic?
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Does a privileged instruction involves a Context Switch in Unix?

In any environment, in order to execute a privileged instruction you have have to switch from user mode to kernel mode, hence a context switch.


The actions taken by a kernel to context switch bet user levl thread?

When a context switch occurs, the kernel saves the context of the old process into its Program Control Block and loads the saved context of the new process scheduled to run.


How can you minimize idle time in context switch?

If the process that gets the control can be put into the register (its kept in cache though) means less time to fetch and have a context switch. Any way the context switching time isn't a big time delay.


What element has an atomic number that is double the atomic number of silicon?

Chromium atomic number is 24 and silicon atomic number is 14 so double of 14 is 28 so it must be nickel. i am not sure but it must be that


Why do atomic weights are in fraction?

Because atomic weights must be measured in fractions.


In computing what is the purpose of a context switch?

Context switching allows for a computer to multitask. It can suspend one process in order to switch over and run another process. The first process can be brought back up by suspending the second one.


If there is a difference between a substance atomic number and its atomic mass which measure must be the larger number?

The atomic mass number must be higher as that represent the number of protons and neutrons in an element. Whereas only the number of protons are represented in the Atomic Number.


If there is a difference between a substance's atomic number and its atomic mass and which measure must be the larger number?

The atomic mass number must be higher as that represent the number of protons and neutrons in an element. Whereas only the number of protons are represented in the Atomic Number.


Which firearms are class g?

You must provide a context.


What is volume in a restaurant?

You must say in what context you mean this.


In order to calculate the number of neutrons you must subtract the from the?

Number of neutrons = Mass number - atomic number


What must an atomic number with 8 have?

8 pariticals