Information about each process in an operating system is maintained by ____.
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Information about each process in an operating system is maintained by ____.
Answer: B. Process Control Block — Option 2: Process Control Block (PCB) The Process Control Block (PCB) is a data structure used by the operating system to store all the information necessary…
- A.
Scheduler
- B.
Process Control Block
- C.
Central Processing Unit
- D.
Program Counter
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Correct answer: B
Option 2: Process Control Block (PCB)
The Process Control Block (PCB) is a data structure used by the operating system to store all the information necessary to manage a particular process. It acts as a "passport" for the process, containing details like the process ID, state, priority, program counter, and CPU registers.
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