CP386 Process MCQ Quiz

Question 1

Which statement about a process in memory is correct?

A. The stack and heap have fixed sizes during program execution. B. The text section stores dynamically allocated memory. C. The stack contains temporary data such as function parameters, return addresses, and local variables. D. The data section contains only function parameters and local variables.

Correct answer: C
The stack stores temporary data including function parameters, return addresses, and local variables. The stack and heap can grow and shrink dynamically, while the text and data sections are generally fixed in size during execution.

Question 2

A running process issues an I/O request. What happens next?

A. It moves directly to the terminated state. B. It moves to the waiting state until the I/O event completes. C. It remains running until its time slice expires. D. It immediately returns to the new state.

Correct answer: B
When a running process requests I/O, it is placed in a waiting state or I/O wait queue. After the I/O completes, it returns to the ready state and waits for the scheduler to assign it to a CPU again.

CP386: Processes — Quick Check