A process is called _____ if it cannot affect, or be affected by, other…
2023
A process is called _____ if it cannot affect, or be affected by, other processes executing in the system.
- A.
dependent
- B.
independent
- C.
co-operating
- D.
self-supporting
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Correct answer: B
Correct answer: independent
In operating systems, an independent process does not share data/state in a way that lets it affect another process or be affected by another process.
A process that can affect or be affected by another process is called a cooperating process. So the definition in the stem matches independent process.