Scheduling (computing)

in computing, what carries out the scheduling activity

thumb|right|A volunteer adjusts the schedule board at Wikimania 2007. The board indicates the times and locations at which events will take place, thus assisting participants in deciding which events they can attend. thumb|right|A train schedule informs travelers of the trains going to various locations, and indicates the times of departure. thumb|right|Hours of operation posted at a FEMA office following a disaster inform the public of when FEMA employees will be available to assist them. thumb|right|A weekly work schedule indicates which employees of a business are going to work at which tim

waiting state of a computer processor

a means of achieving computer multitasking