A _____ could be preempted from a process.
A) mutex lock
B) CPU registers
C) semaphore
D) file lock

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CPU registers are saved and restored during a context switch when a process is preempted, making them the correct choice. Mutex locks, semaphores, and file locks are synchronization mechanisms or resources that are not specifically preempted from a process but rather are mechanisms for controlling access.

A _____ Could Be Preempted from a Process