A process is a(n) ________ entity, whereas a program is a(n) ________ entity.…
2018
A process is a(n) ________ entity, whereas a program is a(n) ________ entity. Options:
Answer: C. Active, Passive — A process is an active entity representing a program in execution with allocated resources and state. In contrast, a program is a passive entity consisting of…
- A.
Passive, Passive
- B.
Passive, Active
- C.
Active, Passive
- D.
Active, Active
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Correct answer: C
A process is an active entity representing a program in execution with allocated resources and state. In contrast, a program is a passive entity consisting of static code stored on disk until it is loaded into memory.
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