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    A Thread (Or ____) Can Be Defined as a Unit
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A Thread (Or ____) Can Be Defined as a Unit

Question 42

Question 42

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A thread (or ____) can be defined as a unit smaller than a process, which can be scheduled and executed.


A) heavyweight process
B) lightweight process
C) kernel
D) distributor

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