POPQuiz-Threads

A __________ is a dispatchable unit of work that executes sequentially and is interruptible so that the processor can turn to another thread.

• port

• process

• token

• thread

Answer explanation

A __________ is an entity corresponding to a user job or application that owns resources such as memory and open files.

• port

• process

• token

• thread

Answer explanation

A thread enters the _________ state, after waiting, if it is ready to run but the resources are not available.

• Terminated

• Standby

• Transition

• Waiting

Answer explanation

The traditional approach of a single thread of execution per process, in which the concept of a thread is not recognized, is referred to as a __________ .

• task

• resource

• single-threaded approach

• lightweight process

The principal disadvantage of the _________ approach is that the transfer of control from one thread to another within the same process requires a mode switch to the kernel.

• KLT

• LWP

• VAX

• ULT

A____ is a user-created unit of execution within a process

• KLT

• LWP

• VAX

• ULT

There are two broad categories of thread implementation: user-level threads (ULTs) and________

A __________ is a static entity, consisting of an address space and ports through which messages may be sent and received

The __________ Windows Process Object Attribute describes who created an object, who can gain access to or use the object, and who is denied access to the object.

The __________ is the collection of program, data, stack, and attributes defined in the process control block.