003.03.96.Interview-Questions-Process-Duplication - EmbLogic https://www.emblogic.com/forum/categories/003-03-96-interview-questions-process-duplication/feed.rss Fri, 06 Mar 26 07:28:59 +0530 003.03.96.Interview-Questions-Process-Duplication - EmbLogic en-CA 10. When to Use `vfork()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1557/10-when-to-use-vfork Fri, 31 May 2024 08:45:01 +0530 pravjot 1557@/forum/discussions 10. When to Use `vfork()`
In what specific scenarios would using `vfork()` be more beneficial than using `fork()`, and what precautions should you take when using `vfork()`?
]]> 9. Shared Address Space in `vfork()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1556/9-shared-address-space-in-vfork Fri, 31 May 2024 08:43:02 +0530 pravjot 1556@/forum/discussions 9. Shared Address Space in `vfork()`
How does `vfork()` handle the address space of the parent and child processes, and what are the implications of this sharing?
]]> 8. Purpose of `vfork()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1555/8-purpose-of-vfork Fri, 31 May 2024 08:42:50 +0530 pravjot 1555@/forum/discussions 8. Purpose of `vfork()`
What is the primary purpose of the `vfork()` system call, and how does it optimize performance compared to `fork()`?
]]> 7. Interpreting Child Process Status https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1554/7-interpreting-child-process-status Fri, 31 May 2024 08:42:36 +0530 pravjot 1554@/forum/discussions 7. Interpreting Child Process Status
Explain how you can interpret the status of a terminated child process using the macros provided by the standard library (e.g., `WIFEXITED`, `WEXITSTATUS`).
]]> 6. Understanding `waitpid()` Options https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1553/6-understanding-waitpid-options Fri, 31 May 2024 08:38:32 +0530 pravjot 1553@/forum/discussions 6. Understanding `waitpid()` Options
What are the different options you can use with `waitpid()`, and what do they modify?
]]> 5. Difference Between `wait()` and `waitpid()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1552/5-difference-between-wait-and-waitpid Fri, 31 May 2024 08:38:20 +0530 pravjot 1552@/forum/discussions 5. Difference Between `wait()` and `waitpid()`
How does `waitpid()` differ from `wait()`, and in what scenarios would you use `waitpid()` instead?
]]> 4. Function Signature of `wait()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1551/4-function-signature-of-wait Fri, 31 May 2024 08:38:06 +0530 pravjot 1551@/forum/discussions 4. Function Signature of `wait()`
What is the basic function signature of the `wait()` system call in C, and what does each parameter represent?
]]> 3. Blocking Behavior of `wait()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1550/3-blocking-behavior-of-wait Fri, 31 May 2024 08:36:23 +0530 pravjot 1550@/forum/discussions 3. Blocking Behavior of `wait()`
Describe the blocking behavior of the `wait()` system call and its impact on the parent process.
]]> 2. Process Termination and Zombie Processes https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1549/2-process-termination-and-zombie-processes Fri, 31 May 2024 08:36:09 +0530 pravjot 1549@/forum/discussions 2. Process Termination and Zombie Processes
What happens to a child process when it terminates, and how does the `wait()` system call handle this?
]]> 1. Explain the Purpose of the `wait()` System Call https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1548/1-explain-the-purpose-of-the-wait-system-call Fri, 31 May 2024 08:35:57 +0530 pravjot 1548@/forum/discussions 1. Explain the Purpose of the `wait()` System Call
What is the main purpose of the `wait()` system call in Unix-like operating systems?
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