The kernel keeps track of the state of each executing program by using a data…

2017

The kernel keeps track of the state of each executing program by using a data structure called ______.

Answer: A. process control blockThe kernel stores process state, program counter, registers, scheduling info in a Process Control Block (PCB) . Hence, PCB is used to track each executing…

  1. A.

    process control block

  2. B.

    user control block

  3. C.

    file control block

  4. D.

    memory control block

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Correct answer: A

The kernel stores process state, program counter, registers, scheduling info in a Process Control Block (PCB) .

Hence, PCB is used to track each executing program

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