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Operating Systems · End Term · 1 Sept 2024 · May 2024 term

Question 15: Assume Process A is currently running, Process B and Pro…

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Assume Process A is currently running, Process B and Process D are waiting for an I/O operation, and Process C was running before Process A and is now waiting for its turn. Select all the correct statements about the states of the processes.

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Process A is in the WAITING state.

  2. B

    Process B is in the SLEEPING state.

  3. C

    Process C is in the RUNNABLE state.

  4. D

    Process A is in the RUNNING state.

  5. E

    Process D is in the RUNNING state.

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Correct answers

  • B

    Process B is in the SLEEPING state.

  • C

    Process C is in the RUNNABLE state.

  • D

    Process A is in the RUNNING state.

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Question 15 of 20 in the IIT Madras BS Operating Systems (Operating Systems) End Term paper sat on 1 Sept 2024, in the May 2024 term (IIT M DEGREE FN EXAM QDB1 01 Sep 2024). It carries 3 marks.

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