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. 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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