How many states can a process be in

2007

How many states can a process be in

  1. A.

    2

  2. B.

    3

  3. C.

    4

  4. D.

    5

Attempted by 343 students.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

In operating systems, processes typically transition through five standard states: New, Ready, Running, Waiting, and Terminated. This 5-state model is the most comprehensive framework used in academic contexts to describe process lifecycle management.

A video solution is available for this question — log in and enroll to watch it.

Explore the full course: Mppsc Assistant Professor