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Understanding Processes in Computer Systems

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What is the primary function of the text section in a process?

To store function call information
To house the program's executable instructions (correct)
To provide memory for dynamic memory allocation
To store global and static variables

What is the purpose of the heap section in a process?

To store function call information
To store executable instructions
To store global and static variables
To provide memory for dynamic memory allocation (correct)

What type of variables are stored in the data section of a process?

Global and static variables (correct)
Dynamic variables
Temporary variables
Local variables

What happens to uninitialized data in the data section of a process?

It defaults to zero or null (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a process defined as in the context of a computer system?

A program in execution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between global and local variables in terms of accessibility?

Global variables are accessible throughout the program, while local variables are confined to the scope of a particular function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the turnaround time of a process?

The duration from a process entering the ready state until it completes execution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a program and a process?

A program is a set of instructions, while a process is a program in execution (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the stack in memory management?

To manage memory allocation for local variables, function parameters, and function call information (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between static and dynamic variables in terms of memory allocation?

Static variables are allocated memory at compile time, while dynamic variables are allocated memory during runtime (D) Signup and view all the answers