CST 334 Week 2

 This week I learned all about processes which are programs that are currently being executed by the CPU. In order for a computer to function at it's fullest potential it needs to be able to run and keep track of multiple processes at once. This week I learned about the different methods that a CPU uses to complete process like FIFO and SJF both of which can end up with longer average completion times. I also learned about MLFQ or multi level feedback queue which learns from previous processes and optimizes the order that they are completed in. Managing how processes are completed by the CPU is a key part of how an OS functions and what allows us to create complex programs.

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