Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Operating Systems MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.”
The accepted answer is A. Context switching. “Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.” is answered by Context switching (option A). Option B (“Process”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Context switching. Option C (“Kernel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Context switching. Remaining alternatives (Semaphore) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Context switching is identified. Operating Systems questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Operating Systems recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Context switching ✓
- B. Process
Why not B: “Process” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Context switching. “Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.” is answered by Context switching (option
- C. Kernel
Why not C: “Kernel” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Context switching. “Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.” is answered by Context switching (option
- D. Semaphore
Why not D: “Semaphore” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Context switching. “Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.” is answered by Context switching (option
Correct answer
A. Context switching
Explanation
“Identify the correct concept described as: the process of storing the state of a running process so another process can be resumed later.” is answered by Context switching (option A). Option B (“Process”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Context switching. Option C (“Kernel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Context switching. Remaining alternatives (Semaphore) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Context switching is identified. Operating Systems questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Operating Systems recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Operating Systems Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, operating systems, OS concepts, process management
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