Operating systems employ a technique called ________ to prevent indefinite postponement—as a thread waits in the ready state, the operating system gradually increases the thread’s priority to ensure that the thread will eventually run.

a. incrementing
b. prioritizing
c. maturing
d. aging

d. aging

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________ computers have an integrated monitor and are used when office space becomes an issue

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A technician is preparing to install a new wireless printer for use in an environment with several wireless networks installed. Which will be used to determine the wireless network that the printer will be available from?

A. DNS B. SSID C. WPA D. VPN

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