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What is a process in the context of computer processing techniques?
A process is a program in execution, which includes the program code, current activity, process stack, and data section.
What does the process state 'New State' represent?
The 'New State' represents the state when a process is being created.
How is a process defined to be in the 'Blocked (or waiting) State'?
A process is defined to be in the 'Blocked (or waiting) State' if it is waiting for some event to occur.
When is a process considered to be in the 'Running State'?
A process is considered to be in the 'Running State' if it has the CPU and is actually using the CPU at that particular instant.
What are the components included in a process besides the program code?
Besides the program code, a process includes the current activity, process stack (temporary data), and data section (global variables).
Test your knowledge of computer processing techniques with this quiz on process concept, program execution, and related topics. See how much you know about processes and their different aspects as per the lecture notes from Biju Patnaik Institute of IT & Management Studies.
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