system. * Available unit is a number of units currently available. * List of available units is a set of available units of this resource type that are available for use by processes. * List of blocked processes is a list of processes that have a pending request for units of this resource type. QUESTION 7 Pipes are a very simple model introduced by UNIX for accomplishing interprocess communication (IPC). a) Define IPC. (2M) Inter-process communication (IPC) is a set of methods for
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Physiological Factors P6: Describe the effects of physiological factors on sports training and performance In all‚ there are 4 physiological factors that may affect someone’s sports performance; Motivation‚ arousal‚ anxiety‚ personality and concentration. Motivation- Motivation is the foundation all athletic effort and accomplishment. Without your desire and determination to improve your sports performances‚ all of the other mental factors‚ confidence‚ intensity‚ focus‚ and emotions‚ are meaningless
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What is meant by “neo-conventional family” (2) The neo-conventional family‚ created by Chester‚ symbolise the change from Traditional nuclear family to his idea of neo conventional where there are two parents whom enter the relationship equally of child bearing and finical activity. Explain the difference between “expressive” and “instrumental” role? (4marks) The terms expressive and instrumental role were introduced into functionalism to represent the meaning of the ideal family. “Expressive”
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required to attend school anywhere from five to eighteen years old. All states have different rules. However‚ the trend is the same. The government wants all kids to receive an education‚ and although some children do not go to school‚ they are homeschooled and still follow the same curriculum. Education is an ever-changing subject. However‚ the results from the change are not the outcome many have expected. Governmental acts have affected the United States education system. Due to the implementation
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The multi-billion dollar enterprise known today as Target Corporation has grown into what it is because of the combined efforts of hundreds of thousands of dedicated employees‚ and over one hundred years of expansion. George Draper Dayton was a man of humble beginnings who had an ambitious dream‚ and made his dream a reality due to a determined work ethic. Dayton was born in New York in 1857 and relocated to Minnesota in 1883‚ which is where his success originated. Dayton was not fortunate enough
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What factors have led to increasing incarceration rates? How has this affected the United States economically and socially? Life‚ as we know it today‚ isn’t the way it was before because of the increase in incarceration rates within our nation; especially among our minority groups. When minority groups are mentioned‚ it’s aimed towards people that are different from the social majority. Incarceration is the state of being confined in prison; imprisoned. There are various factors that have led to
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Over 200 years ago America’s founding fathers established a new nation. In their collective wisdom they authored the constitution and bill of rights to be a living document that could change over time ensuring that our laws would be able to evolve along with the infinite circumstantial possibilities. The language conventions and jargon used then are not unlike the ones used today in constructing new bills and laws. In 1950 Title 48 of the United States Code Annotated (U.S.C.A.) established the Organic
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The patterns of marriage‚ divorce and cohabitation over the past 40 years has varied quite significantly. In 1972‚ the highest ever number of couples (480‚000) since the Second World War got married. Now‚ obviously there is a reason for this. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)‚ this was due to the baby boom generation of the 1950s reaching marriageable age and these people choosing to marry at a younger age compared with previous generations. However‚ after this period‚ the number
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Semester International Business Evolution of Trade Theories over the years Trade among counties is happening for ages. At the very basics‚ trade is about buying and selling – something human beings have been doing since they started living in societies. However‚ the same used to happen without any rules and regulations and completely depending on the individual or a group of traders. Over period of time countries have realized the need of cross country trading in a structured manner
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Case Study: Target Target is one of the largest discount retailers in the United States and it competes with Walmart. For several years Target’s successful brand positioning assisted in slicing some of Walmart’s marketshare and for many years its’ business grew at a faster pace than Walmart. However‚ in 2008 due to economic conditions‚ global recession and higher unemployment‚ consumers became more frugal and Target experienced three straight quarters of flat same-store sales growth and a slight
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