Understanding Process Concepts in Operating Systems
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What is a process in the context of computer science?

  • A set of CPU registers
  • A program in execution on the computer (correct)
  • A collection of input/output operations
  • A file containing instructions to be executed
  • What resources does the operating system provide to run a process?

  • RAM, CPU cache, USB (I/O), Bluetooth (I/O)
  • Memory, GPU, keyboard (I/O), printer (I/O)
  • CPU, Memory, file (I/O), network (I/O) (correct)
  • CPU, Disk space, monitor (I/O), speaker (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 (correct)
  • To prioritize I/O operations over CPU operations
  • To limit the number of processes running simultaneously
  • To minimize CPU utilization for better power efficiency
  • What is a context switch in the context of process management?

    <p>Switching CPU to another process by saving and loading states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components included in a Process Control Block (PCB)?

    <p>Program counter, CPU registers, CPU scheduling information, Memory-management information, Accounting information, I/O status information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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