Problem:

a) Define the term ‘process' and what are the different constituents of a process.

b) In the three-state process model, what does each of the three states signify?

What transitions are possible between each of the states? (5 marks)

c) Name three process scheduling queues and give a brief explanation about each processes.

d) State two types of multithreading that exists.

e) There are two types of threads involved in the execution of processes. Name them.

f) Explain a plausible sequence of activities that occur when a timer interrupt results in a context switch.