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Computer Aptitude - Operating Systems

Which statement correctly distinguishes a process from a program?

AProcess is stored on disk; program is in memory

BProgram is active; process is passive

CProgram controls resources; process does not

DProcess is an executing instance of a program

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Recall execution relationship
A process comes into existence only when a program runs.
Step 2: Choose the accurate distinction
A process is the executing instance of a program.
Final Answer:
Process is an executing instance of a program → Option D
Quick Check:
No execution means no process exists ✅

Quick Trick: Execution instance = Process.

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