Operating Systems20805 marksProgram versus process distinction
Differentiate between process and a program. What is PCB?
Differentiate between process and a program. What is PCB? [5]
Basis Program Process ------------------------- Definition A program is a static set of instructions stored on disk (passive entity) A process is a program in execution (active entity) Nature Passive, just a file containing code Active, has a life cycle (new, ready, running, etc.) Existence Exist...