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What is a process in the context of an operating system?
What is a process in the context of an operating system?
- A program while being developed
- A program after execution
- A program before execution
- A program in execution (correct)
Which of the following is a component of a process in an operating system?
Which of the following is a component of a process in an operating system?
- Hard Drive
- Memory (correct)
- Keyboard
- Monitor
How are processes represented and scheduled in an operating system?
How are processes represented and scheduled in an operating system?
- Randomly
- By user input
- Based on program complexity
- Sequentially (correct)
Which system call is used to create processes in an operating system?
Which system call is used to create processes in an operating system?
What is the main difference between interprocess communication using shared memory and message passing?
What is the main difference between interprocess communication using shared memory and message passing?
Which of the following is used for client-server communication?
Which of the following is used for client-server communication?
What is the main characteristic of a process in memory?
What is the main characteristic of a process in memory?
What information is associated with each process in the Process Control Block (PCB)?
What information is associated with each process in the Process Control Block (PCB)?
What does the New state of a process indicate?
What does the New state of a process indicate?
In the context of threads, what is the main characteristic of a process with multiple threads of control?
In the context of threads, what is the main characteristic of a process with multiple threads of control?
When does a program become a process?
When does a program become a process?
What is the main function of the stack in a process?
What is the main function of the stack in a process?
