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What is a process in the context of computer science?
A program in execution on the computer
What resources does the operating system provide to run a process?
CPU, Memory, file (I/O), network (I/O)
What is the objective of multiprogramming in the context of process scheduling?
To have some processes running at all times, to maximize CPU utilization
What is a context switch in the context of process management?
Switching CPU to another process by saving and loading states
What are the components included in a Process Control Block (PCB)?
Program counter, CPU registers, CPU scheduling information, Memory-management information, Accounting information, I/O status information
Test your knowledge about the process concept and lifecycle in operating systems, including the resources provided by the OS and the process control block (PCB) information.
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