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A process executes the following segment of code :for(i = 1; i <= n; i++) fork ();The number of new processes created is$n$$((n(n + 1))/2)$$2^n - 1$$3^n - 1$
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For each of the four processes $P_1, P_2, P_3,$ and $P_4$. The total size in kilobytes $(KB)$ and the number of segments are given below.$$\small \begin{array}{|c|c|c|}\h...
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An operating system contains $3$ user processes each requiring $2$ units of resource $R$. The minimum number of units of $R$ such that no deadlocks will ever arise is$3$$...
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Consider the $3$ processes, $P1, P2$ and $P3$ shown in the table. $$\small \begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Process} & \textbf{Arrival Time} & \textbf{Time Units Req...
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