Operating Systems: Processes and Programs in Action

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  1. 1

    What is a process in the context of operating systems?

    • AA passive entity containing only instructions.
    • BAn instance of a program running on a computer.
    • CA file stored on a hard drive.
    • DA collection of unorganized data.
  2. 2

    What is the primary function of the Process Control Block (PCB)?

    • ATo store the program's code.
    • BTo manage the computer's hardware.
    • CTo store data about a process, enabling interruption and later resumption of execution.
    • DTo control the user interface.
  3. 3

    Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a Process Control Block?

    • AProcess ID
    • BProcess State
    • CProgram Code
    • DPriority
  4. 4

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

    • AA program is active, while a process is passive.
    • BA program requires CPU and memory, while a process only needs storage.
    • CA program is a passive entity, while a process is an active entity.
    • DA program has a short lifespan, while a process has a long lifespan.
  5. 5

    Which of the following is the correct order of steps in translating C code to machine code?

    • ALinking, Assembling, Compiling, Preprocessing
    • BPreprocessing, Compiling, Assembling, Linking
    • CCompiling, Preprocessing, Linking, Assembling
    • DAssembling, Linking, Preprocessing, Compiling