5 Questions
Which part of a program is loaded in the main memory?
Process
Which entity is considered as an active entity?
Process
What is the purpose of dividing a program into processes?
To achieve Multiprogramming
What does the state of a process refer to?
The activity a process is currently executing
When does a process enter the 'New' state?
When a process is created
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.
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).
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