0 down vote favorite I have seen CPU scheduling algorithms (Rate monolithic - Real time CPU scheduling) or priority scheduling using array data structure http://c-programmingguide.blogspot.in/2012/09/c-program-for-rate-monotonic-scheduling.html But I would like to know if this is the preferred data structure if yes why OR if any data struture is preferred for RMS then which one is better and why any suggestions would be appreciated Thanks in advance