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    Question

    What is the primary purpose of the fork() system call in Unix-based operating systems?

    A To allocate memory dynamically during program execution. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B To create a new process by duplicating the calling process. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C To terminate a process and release its resources. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D To open a file and obtain a file descriptor for reading or writing. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E To wait for a process to complete execution and retrieve its exit status. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The fork() system call in Unix-based operating systems is used to create a new process by duplicating the calling process. This new process is called the child process, and the original process is known as the parent process.

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