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Which of the following best describes a process in the context of processor management?
Which of the following best describes a process in the context of processor management?
- A pre-emptive scheduling policy
- A program that is currently running in memory (correct)
- A step-by-step guide for assembling furniture
- A set of instructions that can be executed
What is the purpose of pre-emptive scheduling policy in processor management?
What is the purpose of pre-emptive scheduling policy in processor management?
- To manage the steps of assembling furniture
- To interrupt a process and switch to another process (correct)
- To deal with interruptions from the doorbell
- To compile a set of instructions into an executable
What happens when a computer is interrupted while executing a process?
What happens when a computer is interrupted while executing a process?
- The computer switches to another process (correct)
- The computer loses track of the current process
- The computer continues executing the process from where it left off
- The computer stops executing the process
What is the basic unit of execution in an operating system?
What is the basic unit of execution in an operating system?
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What is the difference between a program and a process?
What is the difference between a program and a process?
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Study Notes
Process Management
- A process is a program in execution, including the current activity, memory, and system resources.
- A process is a separate unit of execution, and the operating system manages multiple processes concurrently.
Scheduling Policies
- Pre-emptive scheduling policy is a method where the operating system interrupts and allocates the CPU to a higher-priority process, ensuring efficient use of system resources.
Interrupt Handling
- When a computer is interrupted while executing a process, the operating system saves the current state of the process and restores it when the process resumes execution, allowing for efficient handling of multiple tasks.
Basic Unit of Execution
- The basic unit of execution in an operating system is a process, which is a program in execution, including its current state and system resources.
Program vs Process
- A program is a set of instructions stored on disk, while a process is a program in execution, including the current activity, memory, and system resources.
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Test your ability to manage interruptions and maintain progress with this quiz on processor management. Discover how well you can handle unexpected distractions and seamlessly pick up where you left off in any task.
