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Dispatcher function is to

  • put tasks in I/O wait
  • schedule tasks in processor
  • change task priorities
  • All of above
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  • pages out pages that have not been used recently
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2. Multiprogramming systems

  • Are easier to develop than single programming systems
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4. Poor response times are caused by

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  • Sunil 10 years ago

    I think this answer is not correct because dispatcher is the function of short term scheduler.