Clocks, also called timers, are essential for the operation...

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Clocks, also called timers, are essential for the operation of any multiprogrammed system. About clocks, we can say that:

Clocks prevent a process from monopolizing the CPU.

Clocks are used so that the memory is better used, marking the beginning of a block.

Clocks should be used for file synchronization.

Timers are used to keep Post configuration data active.

Timers are used as a way the operating system treats the memory request.