What is the main advantage of using threads compared to processes ?
2024
What is the main advantage of using threads compared to processes ?
Answer: B. Faster context switching and resource sharing — The main advantage of using threads compared to processes is faster context switching and shared memory access.
- A.
Improved security and isolation
- B.
Faster context switching and resource sharing
- C.
Better support for parallel processing
- D.
More efficient memory management
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Correct answer: B
The main advantage of using threads compared to processes is faster context switching and shared memory access.
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