Question

Differences between long term and short term scheduling

Answer 1

Answer:

1 The Long -Term Scheduler select the processes from the Job pool. On the other hand, the Short-Term Scheduler selects the processes from the Ready queue.

2 The Short Term Scheduler executes more frequently as compared to the Long-Term Scheduler.

3 Long-Term scheduler controls the degree of multiprogramming whereas, the Short-Term Scheduling has less control over the degree of Multiprogramming.

4 Long-Term Scheduling is also called Job Scheduler. On the other hand, the Short-Term Scheduling is also called CPU Scheduler.

5 The Long-Term Scheduler is necessarily there in Batch System and may or may not be minimally present in the Time sharing system. On the other hand, the Short-Term Scheduler is there in Batch System and also minimally present in the Time Sharing System.