Q22: Scheduling goal for batch systems

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Question #22: Which of the following is not a scheduling goal for batch systems?

Options:

  1. Throughput
  2. CPU Utilization
  3. Response Time
  4. Turnaround Time

Solution:

Response time means getting the response to requests quickly, this is a concern for interactive systems, or game/video playing applications. Batch systems concern with keeping the system busy and fully utilized at all times. Hence, the correct answer is option 3, response time.