5 Questions
What is the main difference between a program and a process?
A program is a static set of instructions saved on disk, while a process is the instantiation of a program loaded into memory and being executed.
What determines the current state of a process?
The program counter (PC) and the content of various processor registers.
In what section of a process is the executable code of the program stored?
Text Section
Which section of a process holds global variables accessible to the entire program?
Data Section
What allows a single program to be run as multiple processes in multi-user systems?
Multi-user systems where several users may run the same program concurrently.
Test your knowledge of process concept, definition, program vs process, multiple processes, and states in this quiz. Explore the differences between a program and a process, and deepen your understanding of the dynamic execution sequence of programs.
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