________ system call creates new process in Unix.
2023
________ system call creates new process in Unix.
- A.
fork
- B.
fork new
- C.
create
- D.
create new
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: fork
Concept:
In Unix-like operating systems, the fork system call is used for creating a new process where a process is a copy of itself, which is called the child process. The fork system call is usually implemented in the kernel.
After a new child process is created, both processes will execute the next instruction following the fork() system call.
Note: If n times fork is called, total number of processes created = 2^n.