The Linux Tree of Processes
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Which of the following best describes a process in computer science?

  • A program waiting to be executed
  • A program stored on disk
  • A program in execution (correct)
  • A program that has terminated

    • What is the purpose of multiprogramming in computer science?

  • To prevent processes from interfering with each other
  • To reduce the memory usage of a process
  • To allow multiple processes to run simultaneously (correct)
  • To increase the speed of a single process

    • Which of the following is true about process creation in Linux?

  • A process can only be created by the child process
  • A process can only be created by the parent process
  • A process can be created by any process (correct)
  • A process can only be created by the operating system

    • What happens after the OS decides to create a new process?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after a process terminates?

    <p>All resources assigned to the process are deallocated by the OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inter-process communication (IPC)?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the size of a message that the link can accommodate fixed or variable?

    <p>It can be both fixed and variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is a link unidirectional or bi-directional?

    <p>It depends on the type of link</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the properties of a communication link?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different ways in which buffering can be implemented?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the executable file's memory map contains global variables?

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

    Which state does a process enter when it is waiting for some event to occur?

    <p>Waiting or Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used by the operating system to keep track of processes?

    <p>Process Control Block (PCB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the Process Control Block (PCB) contain?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a process in computer science?

    <p>A program in execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resources does a process need to execute?

    <p>Memory space, CPU, and other resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the operating system in assigning resources to processes?

    <p>The operating system assigns resources to processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inter-process communication (IPC)?

    <p>To allow processes to communicate and share data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a program and a process?

    <p>A program is stored on disk, while a process is a program in execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the rapid switching back and forth of the CPU between processes?

    <p>Multiprogramming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Process Control Block (PCB)?

    <p>To store information about a process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an element of the Process Control Block (PCB)?

    <p>CPU scheduling information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CPU registers in the PCB?

    <p>To save the process's execution context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which state does a process enter when it is waiting for some event to occur?

    <p>Waiting or Block</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a process is terminated?

    <p>The process's context is deleted from the PCB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does the memory-management information in the PCB include?

    <p>Page tables or segment tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the accounting information in the PCB?

    <p>To keep track of CPU usage and time elapsed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Process Control Block (PCB)?

    <p>To track the process's execution status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about message passing in computer systems?

    <p>Message passing can be implemented using shared memory, a hardware bus, or a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about direct communication in message passing?

    <p>Processes must name each other explicitly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about indirect communication in message passing?

    <p>Messages are directed and received from mailboxes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about mailbox sharing in indirect communication?

    <p>Each pair of processes may share several communication links.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about synchronization in message passing?

    <p>Message passing can be either blocking or non-blocking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about blocking send in message passing?

    <p>The sender is blocked until the message is received.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about non-blocking receive in message passing?

    <p>The receiver receives a null message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about buffering in message passing?

    <p>All of the above.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the implementation of buffering in message passing?

    <p>Buffering can be implemented using zero capacity, bounded capacity, or unbounded capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about process scheduling in Linux?

    <p>The process scheduler selects among available processes for next execution on CPU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inter-process communication (IPC)?

    <p>To allow processes to communicate and exchange data and information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about process termination?

    <p>A parent process can terminate a child process if it has exceeded allocated resources or is no longer required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the process control block (PCB)?

    <p>To store information about a process, such as its current state, program counter, and memory allocation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about message passing in inter-process communication?

    <p>Message passing requires processes to establish a communication link between them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of process creation in the operating system?

    <p>To create new processes and expand the tree of processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the process scheduler in the operating system?

    <p>To maximize CPU use and quickly switch processes onto the CPU for time sharing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Process in Computer Science

    • A process is a program in execution, with its own memory space and system resources.

    Multiprogramming

    • The purpose of multiprogramming is to improve CPU utilization by executing multiple programs concurrently.

    Process Creation in Linux

    • When creating a new process, the parent process creates a copy of itself and the new process gets a copy of the parent's memory space.

    Process Creation and Termination

    • After the OS decides to create a new process, it allocates memory and resources, and initializes the process control block (PCB).
    • When a process terminates, the OS reclaims its resources, and the memory space is deallocated.

    Inter-Process Communication (IPC)

    • The purpose of IPC is to enable communication between multiple processes to exchange data and synchronize their actions.
    • IPC can be achieved through message passing, shared memory, and synchronization.
    • A communication link can accommodate messages of fixed or variable size.
    • A link can be unidirectional or bi-directional.

    Buffering

    • Buffering is a technique used to handle the transfer of data between processes.
    • Buffering can be implemented using a fixed-size buffer, a dynamic buffer, or a circular buffer.

    Memory Map

    • The data section of an executable file's memory map contains global variables.

    Process States

    • A process enters the waiting state when it is waiting for some event to occur.
    • A process enters the terminated state when it has finished executing.

    Process Control Block (PCB)

    • The PCB is used by the OS to keep track of processes.
    • The PCB contains information such as process ID, memory pointers, open files, and CPU registers.

    Process Execution

    • A process needs resources such as CPU time, memory, and I/O devices to execute.
    • The OS plays a crucial role in assigning resources to processes.

    Programs vs. Processes

    • A program is a set of instructions, while a process is a program in execution.

    Context Switching

    • Context switching is the rapid switching back and forth of the CPU between processes.
    • It involves saving the current state of the process and restoring the state of the newly scheduled process.

    PCB Elements

    • The PCB includes elements such as process ID, memory pointers, open files, CPU registers, and accounting information.
    • The CPU registers in the PCB contain the current state of the process.

    Process Termination

    • When a process is terminated, its resources are deallocated, and the memory space is released.

    Memory Management

    • The memory-management information in the PCB includes information about the process's memory usage.

    Accounting Information

    • The accounting information in the PCB includes information about the process's resource usage.

    Message Passing

    • Message passing is a method of IPC where processes exchange data through messages.
    • Message passing can be implemented using direct communication, indirect communication, or mailbox sharing.

    Direct Communication

    • In direct communication, the sending process knows the name of the receiving process.

    Indirect Communication

    • In indirect communication, the sending process does not know the name of the receiving process.

    Mailbox Sharing

    • In mailbox sharing, a shared mailbox is used for communication between processes.

    Synchronization

    • Synchronization is used to coordinate the actions of multiple processes.

    Blocking Send

    • In blocking send, the sending process is blocked until the message is received.

    Non-Blocking Receive

    • In non-blocking receive, the receiving process continues to execute even if no message is available.

    Buffering in Message Passing

    • Buffering is used to handle the transfer of data between processes in message passing.

    Process Scheduling

    • The purpose of process scheduling is to allocate the CPU to different processes.

    Process Scheduler

    • The process scheduler is responsible for selecting the next process to run and allocating the CPU resources.

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