A process is an instance of a program that is currently running on a computer. It has a current state, associated system resources, and executes a sequence of instructions. The operating system manages processes by creating, deleting, suspending, resuming, synchronizing, and allowing communication between processes to prevent deadlocks.

2. A Program in Execution An instance of a program running on a computer The entity that can be assigned to and executed on a processor A unit of activity characterized by the execution of a sequence of instruction a current state and an associated set of system resources.

3. Creating and deleting both user and system process Suspending and Resuming processes Providing mechanism for process synchronization Providing mechanism for process communication Providing mechanism for deadlock handling

4. Sumant Kumar Diwakar Web Designer