When a higher-priority thread enters the ready state, the operating system generally preempts the currently running thread (an operation known as preemptive scheduling). Depending on the operating system, a steady influx of higher-priority threads could postpone—possibly indefinitely—the execution of lower-priority threads. such indefinite postponement is sometimes referred to more colorfully as________.
a. fasting
b. famine
c. starvation
d. malnourishment
c. starvation
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A class that is defined inside another class is called a(n) __________.
a. nested class b. enumerated class c. inner class d. helper class
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The priority array that contains tasks in the active state is called the ________.
a) current list b) runnable list c) active list d) ready list
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An inline ____ is a fixed-size window that displays another HTML page.
A. style B. frame C. sheet D. table
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By default, Windows Firewall blocks all incoming IP packets that attempt to _______________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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