Task Management Function
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In computer storage
Computer storage
Computer data storage, often called storage or memory, refers to computer components and recording media that retain digital data. Data storage is one of the core functions and fundamental components of computers....

 software, a task management
Task management
Task management is the process of managing a task through its life cycle, including planning, testing, tracking and reporting. Task management can help either individuals achieve goals, or groups of individuals collaborate and share knowledge for the accomplishment of collective goals...

 function is an error recovery mechanism implemented by the software to influence and alter processing of certain commands, their sequence and so on. Typically if a command is timed out
Timeout (telecommunication)
In telecommunication and related engineering , the term timeout or time-out has several meanings, including...

 this functionality is invoked to initiate a recovery for the affected command by means of Retry, abort
Abort (computing)
In a computer or data transmission system, to abort means to terminate, usually in a controlled manner, a processing activity because it is impossible or undesirable for the activity to proceed. Such an action may be accompanied by diagnostic information on the aborted process.In addition to being...

 or reset
Reset (Computing)
In a computer or data transmission system, to reset means to clear any pending errors or events and bring a system to normal condition or initial state usually in a controlled manner. It is usually done in response to an error condition when it is impossible or undesirable for a processing activity...

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