How many states can a process be in
2007
How many states can a process be in
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
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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.
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