Which of the following process state transitions is not possible in a typical…
2025
Which of the following process state transitions is not possible in a typical operating system?
- A.
Running → Ready
- B.
Waiting → Ready
- C.
Ready → Waiting
- D.
Running → Waiting
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Correct answer: C
In a typical five-state process model, transitions follow strict rules. For instance, a blocked process cannot transition directly to running; it must first move to the ready state. Direct jumps like new-to-running or blocked-to-running violate standard scheduling protocols.