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Which part of a program is loaded in the main memory?
Which part of a program is loaded in the main memory?
Which entity is considered as an active entity?
Which entity is considered as an active entity?
What is the purpose of dividing a program into processes?
What is the purpose of dividing a program into processes?
What does the state of a process refer to?
What does the state of a process refer to?
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When does a process enter the 'New' state?
When does a process enter the 'New' state?
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Study Notes
Program Execution
- The part of a program that is loaded in the main memory is the process.
Entity Classification
- A process is considered an active entity.
Program Division
- Dividing a program into processes allows for concurrent execution, improved system utilization, and enhanced system responsiveness.
Process State
- The state of a process refers to the current activity or status of the process, such as executing, waiting, or sleeping.
Process Life Cycle
- A process enters the 'New' state when it is created or spawned.
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Description
Test your knowledge of process management in operating systems with this quiz. Learn about concepts such as the state of a process, process transition, process control block, race conditions, and threads. Explore the fundamentals of processes and deepen your understanding of how they operate in the main memory (RAM).
