Which of the following is FALSE about SJF (Shortest Job First Scheduli...
- Both SJF and Shortest Remaining time first algorithms may cause starvation. Consider a situation when long process is there in ready queue and shorter processes keep coming.
- SJF is optimal in terms of average waiting time for a given set of processes, but problems with SJF is how to know/predict time of next job.
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Which of the following is FALSE about SJF (Shortest Job First Scheduli...
- Both SJF and Shortest Remaining time first algorithms may cause starvation. Consider a situation when long process is there in ready queue and shorter processes keep coming.
- SJF is optimal in terms of average waiting time for a given set of processes, but problems with SJF is how to know/predict time of next job.
Which of the following is FALSE about SJF (Shortest Job First Scheduli...
Shortest Job First Scheduling (SJF)
Shortest Job First Scheduling (SJF) is a scheduling algorithm that selects the process with the smallest execution time to execute next. Here, we will discuss the statements given in the question and determine which one is false.
Statement Analysis:
S1: It causes minimum average waiting time
SJF scheduling indeed minimizes the average waiting time because it prioritizes shorter jobs over longer ones. By executing the shortest job first, the waiting time for all processes is reduced, leading to a lower average waiting time. Therefore, this statement is true.
S2: It can cause starvation
Starvation occurs when a process is unable to progress because it is constantly being delayed by other processes with shorter execution times. In SJF scheduling, if shorter jobs constantly keep arriving, longer jobs might suffer from starvation as they may not get a chance to execute. Hence, this statement is also true.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis of both statements:
- Statement S1: True (SJF minimizes average waiting time)
- Statement S2: True (SJF can cause starvation)
Final Verdict:
The false statement was not present in the given options. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'D' - Neither S1 nor S2, as both statements about SJF scheduling are true.