Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Operating Systems MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.”
The accepted answer is D. Thread. “Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.” is answered by Thread (option D). Option A (“Kernel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Thread. Option B (“Multitasking”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Thread. Remaining alternatives (Interrupt) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Thread 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. Kernel
Why not A: “Kernel” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Thread. “Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.” is answered by Thread (option D). Option A (“Kerne
- B. Multitasking
Why not B: “Multitasking” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Thread. “Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.” is answered by Thread (option D). Option A (“Kerne
- C. Interrupt
Why not C: “Interrupt” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Thread. “Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.” is answered by Thread (option D). Option A (“Kerne
- D. Thread ✓
Correct answer
D. Thread
Explanation
“Identify the correct concept described as: the smallest unit of execution within a process that can be scheduled independently.” is answered by Thread (option D). Option A (“Kernel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Thread. Option B (“Multitasking”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Thread. Remaining alternatives (Interrupt) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Thread 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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