Random Knowledge Flashcards
A collection of random knowledge pertaining to Computer Engineering
1
Q
What does the term “Going off into the weeds” refer to?
A
The term refers to when a processor gets locked into an endless loop. This state can be avoided through the use of a watchdog timer.
2
Q
What is “Cooperative Scheduling” ?
A
A term referring to the practice of releasing control to other operations by minimizing lockout.
3
Q
What does JSON stand for and what is it?
A
In computing, JavaScript Object Notation is an open-standard file format that uses human-readable text to transmit data objects consisting of attribute–value pairs and array data types.
