Multiple choice

The _____ scheduler is incharge of handling the swapped-out processes.

  1. long-term

  2. medium-term

  3. short-term

  4. none of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The medium-term scheduler handles swapping - it decides which processes to swap out of memory and which to swap back in. It manages the degree of multiprogramming by moving processes between main memory and secondary storage.