25 Questions
What state is the process in when it is waiting to be assigned to a processor?
Ready
What is the main characteristic of a process that is 'Ready'?
Waiting for processor assignment
Which state does a process enter after being 'Ready'?
Running
What happens once a process is 'Ready'?
It is waiting to be assigned to a processor
What does the term 'Ready' imply about the process?
It has not started execution yet
What is the term for dividing system functions into separate processes or threads to allow them to exchange data?
Modularity
Which mechanism enables cooperating processes to send data to and receive data from each other?
Inter-process communication
What is the main purpose of dividing system functions into separate processes or threads?
Enhance modifiability and reusability
Which term refers to the ability of cooperating processes to interact by sharing data?
Interoperability
How does dividing system functions into separate processes or threads benefit the overall system design?
Promotes parallelism and scalability
What is required to switch the CPU core to another process?
Save the state of the current process and restore the state of a different process
In which mode do we perform a state save of the CPU core before switching processes?
Kernel mode
What is the purpose of performing a state restore when switching CPU core to another process?
To resume the operation from where it was interrupted
Why is it necessary to save the state of the current process before switching CPU cores?
To ensure data integrity and continuity
Which action is NOT involved in switching the CPU core to another process?
Clearing all running processes
What is the role of the systemd process?
Is the first user process created when the system boots
Which resources does a child process need when created by another process?
Memory
What is the significance of a process creating a new process?
It provides additional services like web or print servers
In what scenario does a child process need CPU time?
When performing calculations
What happens when the system has booted in relation to the systemd process?
The systemd process creates the first user process
What is the best model for inter-process communication when dealing with smaller amounts of data?
Shared Memory
Which model involves directly passing data between processes without the need for copying?
Shared Memory
What model is most suitable for real-time communication between processes?
Message Passing
Which model involves a request-response mechanism and is commonly used in web applications?
Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
In which model do processes communicate by sending messages through an intermediary system?
Message Queue
This quiz focuses on the concept of a process being in the ready state, waiting to be assigned to a processor for execution in operating systems.
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