Java Architect Handbook
Aug 25, 2026 · Fundamentals
What Is a Time Slice? A Quick Interview Question Explained
The article defines a time slice (time quantum) as the fixed CPU interval allocated to each ready process in a time‑sharing scheduler, explains its role in round‑robin and CFS algorithms, discusses size trade‑offs, Linux implementation details, context‑switch costs, and typical interview follow‑up questions.
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