Modify process execution priorities Flashcards
1
Q
Which program would you use to launch a program with a priority?
A
nice
2
Q
Which program would you use to alter the priority of a running program?
A
renice
3
Q
What is the default value of nice when used?
A
10
4
Q
What is the range of the nice values?
A
-20 to 19
5
Q
What is the highest nice priority?
A
-20
6
Q
What is the default value of nice when a program is run wihtout nice?
A
0
7
Q
What is significant about reducing a process nice value?
A
only root can do it
