In computer science, Zombie process refers to which of the following?
- A. A programmatic way for an application to request a service from the operating system's kernel.
- B. An operating system designed to process data and respond to inputs within a strict, predictable time frame.
- C. A process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table because its exit status has not been read. ✓
- D. A user interface that allows users to interact with the operating system by issuing commands.
Correct answer
C. A process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table because its exit status has not been read.
Explanation
Zombie process refers to a process that has completed execution but still has an entry in the process table because its exit status has not been read.