5 Questions
Which one of these is the correct definition of a process?
A program in execution that is an active entity in the memory
Which one of these is an example of a resource?
CD recorder
Which one of these is an example of a preemptive resource?
CD recorder
Why is memory considered a preemptive resource?
It allows a process to be interrupted by a higher priority process
Which one of these is an example of a non-preemptive resource?
Memory
Study Notes
Process and Resource Definitions
- A process is a program in execution, including the current activity, memory, and system resources.
- A resource is a system component that can be allocated to a process, such as CPU, memory, or I/O devices.
Resource Types
- A preemptive resource is a resource that can be taken away from a process while it is still running, such as CPU time.
- Memory is considered a preemptive resource because the operating system can deallocate memory from a process and assign it to another process.
- A non-preemptive resource is a resource that cannot be taken away from a process once it has been allocated, such as I/O devices.
Test your knowledge of process management concepts with this quiz. Explore the definition of a process and its relationship to resources. Challenge yourself with questions based on lecture notes by Dr. Akintoye Onamade.
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