1.
In
UNIX, a “process” refers to what?
a.
compiled
source code
b.
uncompiled
source code
c.
an
executing instance of a program
d.
an
executable file
2.
What
is the term for an integer that defines the execution priority of a process?
a.
nice
value
b.
pvalue
c.
importance
index
d.
run
number
Answer: a
3.
Which
UNIX system call is used to create a new process?
a.
creat()
b.
new()
c.
open()
d.
fork()
Answer: d
4.
Which
of these process properties is not retained when you set the program a
process is executing with an exec system call?
a.
process
ID
b.
variable
values
c.
open
file descriptors
d.
parent’s
process ID
Answer: b
5.
Pipes
are an example of what inter-process communication paradigm?
a.
message
passing
b.
file
sharing
c.
shared
memory
d.
smoke
signals