Multiple choice

_____ is the time that a process spends waiting for resource allocation.

  1. Processor utilisation

  2. Throughput

  3. Turnaround time

  4. Waiting time

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Waiting time specifically refers to the cumulative time a process spends in the ready queue waiting for CPU allocation or other resources to become available. It's distinct from turnaround time (total time from submission to completion) and throughput (amount of work completed per unit time).