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Which data structure is used to store information about a process?(a) process control block (pcb)(b) array(c) queue(d) program control blockI got this question during an internship interview.This key question is from Process Basics in chapter The Process of Unix

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Correct option is (a) process control BLOCK (pcb)

Easy explanation: A process control block is a data structure which is used for STORING information about a process. It is also known as task control block and is MAINTAINED by the kernel for maintenance of a process. Each process has its own pcb.



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