Operating System (OS) Question:
Explain the typical elements of a process image?
Answer:
☛ User data: Modifiable part of user space. May include program data, user stack area, and programs that may be modified.
☛ User program: The instructions to be executed.
☛ System Stack: Each process has one or more LIFO stacks associated with it. Used to store parameters and calling addresses for procedure and system calls.
☛ Process control Block (PCB): Info needed by the OS to control processes.
☛ User program: The instructions to be executed.
☛ System Stack: Each process has one or more LIFO stacks associated with it. Used to store parameters and calling addresses for procedure and system calls.
☛ Process control Block (PCB): Info needed by the OS to control processes.
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