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 (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers