CISS 301 Bethesda University Difference Between Spooling and Buffering Discussion

I’m working on a operating systems writing question and need an explanation to help me understand better.

Complete the following questions in a Word document and submit the file:

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Chapter 6: Exercise 5 (p. 203)

In the last chapter, we discussed deadlocks. Describe, in your own words, why mutual exclusion is necessary to proactively manage deadlocks in multiprocessing systems.

Chapter 7: Exercise 6 (p. 250), 11 & 13 (p. 251)

7.) Briefly explain the differences between seek time and search time. In your opinion, why do some people confuse the two?

11.) Describe how the implementation of a RAID Level 2 system would be beneficial to a university payroll system. In your own words, describe the disadvantages of such a system, if any, in that environment, and if appropriate, suggest an alternative RAID system and explain your reasoning.

13.) Explain in your own words the relationship between buffering and spooling. Suggest reasons why some people confuse the two.