What are the types of tasks available in a computer?
- Continuous Task refers to the task which always runs when the computer is powered on.
- Operating System runs 24/7 till you power it off.
- Operating System allows you to run your application’s as well 24/7.
- Services in Windows are used to run continuous tasks.
- Daemon is Linux allows you to run continuous tasks.
- Scheduled Task refers to the task which runs at any specific data and time.
- Operating System allows you to schedule your tasks.
- Task Scheduler in Windows.
- cron in Linux allows you to schedule, run an application periodically and not 24/7.
- User-Initiated Task refers to the task which run as a result of user actions
- Click on Camera, when you want to take a photo is a user-initiated task.
- Click on Email App, when you want to check email.
- System-Initiated Task refers to the task runs by the system itself in response to certain events or conditions.
- Automatically check for and install updates for the operating system or installed software
- When your laptop’s battery gets low, the system might automatically reduce screen brightness, close unnecessary programs, or enter a power-saving mode.
- Background Tasks, on the other hand, are tasks that run in the background, out of user sight. They are often used to support other tasks or to manage resources. A background task might not be always running (it might start and stop as required).
- Checking for new emails in the background, so that your inbox is up to date when you open it.
- Automatic updates can be downloaded and installed in the background, often without any need for user interaction.