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What is one of the operations that can be performed on processes?
What is one of the operations that can be performed on processes?
- Process translation
- Process duplication (correct)
- Process modification
- Process segmentation
How is a new child process created using the 'Fork' mechanism?
How is a new child process created using the 'Fork' mechanism?
- By deleting the parent process
- By creating a new empty PCB for the child
- By increasing the program counter of the parent process
- By copying all values of parent's PCB to child's PCB (correct)
What is the function of 'Exec' in process creation?
What is the function of 'Exec' in process creation?
- Halts both the parent and child processes
- Replaces the child's image with a new program (correct)
- Copies the child process's data to the parent process
- Deletes the child process
What happens when a new process is created in an operating system?
What happens when a new process is created in an operating system?
Which event triggers the creation of new processes?
Which event triggers the creation of new processes?
What happens to the program counter after a new child process is created using 'Fork'?
What happens to the program counter after a new child process is created using 'Fork'?
What does the use() function do?
What does the use() function do?
In the provided Java code, what is the purpose of the Thread example class?
In the provided Java code, what is the purpose of the Thread example class?
What does the PC class within the Java code represent?
What does the PC class within the Java code represent?
What is the role of the produce() method within the Java code snippet?
What is the role of the produce() method within the Java code snippet?
What is the main reason for using threads in the context of the provided Java code?
What is the main reason for using threads in the context of the provided Java code?
Why is it necessary to synchronize access to shared resources in a multi-threaded environment like the one in the Java code?
Why is it necessary to synchronize access to shared resources in a multi-threaded environment like the one in the Java code?
What is the significance of the return value of fork() in differentiating the child process from the parent process?
What is the significance of the return value of fork() in differentiating the child process from the parent process?
In the exec family of commands, which specific command must be used for the project mentioned in the text?
In the exec family of commands, which specific command must be used for the project mentioned in the text?
What does it mean when execvp() does not return successfully?
What does it mean when execvp() does not return successfully?
What is the primary function of the Long Term or job scheduler in an operating system?
What is the primary function of the Long Term or job scheduler in an operating system?
How should the list of arguments passed to a program be terminated when using execvp()?
How should the list of arguments passed to a program be terminated when using execvp()?
Which type of process spends a significant amount of time on input and output operations?
Which type of process spends a significant amount of time on input and output operations?
Which system calls allow the parent process to wait for its child process to finish?
Which system calls allow the parent process to wait for its child process to finish?
What should be carefully checked when constructing the array of arguments for execvp()?
What should be carefully checked when constructing the array of arguments for execvp()?
What does the Short Term or CPU scheduler do in the process scheduling of an operating system?
What does the Short Term or CPU scheduler do in the process scheduling of an operating system?
What is the main objective of the Long Term or job scheduler when selecting processes for execution?
What is the main objective of the Long Term or job scheduler when selecting processes for execution?
Which type of process scheduler is responsible for controlling the degree of multiprogramming in an operating system?
Which type of process scheduler is responsible for controlling the degree of multiprogramming in an operating system?
How does the operating system maintain Process Control Blocks (PCBs) for different processes?
How does the operating system maintain Process Control Blocks (PCBs) for different processes?
What is the main drawback of the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) scheduling algorithm?
What is the main drawback of the First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) scheduling algorithm?
Why is minimizing the variance of criteria sometimes more desirable than minimizing the actual value?
Why is minimizing the variance of criteria sometimes more desirable than minimizing the actual value?
In a scheduling system, what does FCFS stand for?
In a scheduling system, what does FCFS stand for?
What can be a consequence of using FCFS with processes having varying burst times?
What can be a consequence of using FCFS with processes having varying burst times?
Why does FCFS scheduling sometimes result in long average wait times?
Why does FCFS scheduling sometimes result in long average wait times?
What factor influences the average wait time in the FCFS scheduling algorithm?
What factor influences the average wait time in the FCFS scheduling algorithm?
