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A process in computing refers to the instance of a computer program being executed by one or multiple threads.
True
All processes in computing are rooted in a computer's hardware components, bypassing the operating system.
False
A process in computing includes program code, system resources, permissions, and data structures to control execution.
True
A process can only be made up of a single thread of execution in any operating system.
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A computer program is the execution of instructions directly from the disk without loading them into memory.
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Multitasking allows each processor to complete executing a task before switching to another task.
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Multitasking operating systems switch between processes to give the appearance of many processes executing simultaneously.
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In preemptive kernels like Linux, independent kernel tasks cannot be executed along with users' processes and threads.
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Concurrency refers to the sequential execution of multiple processes on different processors in a computer system.
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In time-sharing systems, context switches are performed slowly to ensure accurate process execution.
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Operating systems prevent direct communication between independent processes to enhance system security and reliability.
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Main programs are usually associated with multiple processes in a multitasking operating system.
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