Students study a program that simulates disk scheduling algorithms and answer questions about it. The program is written in Pascal. Students run the program, collect results, graph the results, and answer questions about the algorithms. Students add the look algorithm to the simulation program.
Students read a research article and answer some questions about it.
This laboratory project requires a Pascal compiler. The students would benefit from using some type of graphing software, to display the data generated by the program. This project requires about 45 minutes of the student before the lab session, and about 4 hours to complete all of the parts. Note that not all the parts need be completed in lab. The lab cover sheet at the address provided has more specific timing information.