Process Concept and Execution Quiz
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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. (correct)
  • A program is the current state of a process, while a process is a dynamic instance of an executing program.
  • A program contains the executable code of the program, while a process holds global variables accessible to the entire program.
  • A program is the actual execution sequence of a program, while a process is the static code written on disk.
  • What determines the current state of a process?

  • The text section containing the executable code of the program.
  • The data section holding global variables accessible to the entire program.
  • The stack storing temporary data such as function parameters and return addresses.
  • The program counter (PC) and the content of various processor registers. (correct)
  • In what section of a process is the executable code of the program stored?

  • Text Section (correct)
  • Data Section
  • Heap
  • Stack
  • Which section of a process holds global variables accessible to the entire program?

    <p>Data Section</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows a single program to be run as multiple processes in multi-user systems?

    <p>Multi-user systems where several users may run the same program concurrently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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