A process is ____ when it is in possession of the processor.
A) blocked
B) executing
C) waiting
D) locked

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When a process is executing, it means it is actively using the processor to perform its tasks. A blocked process is unable to continue until a certain condition is met, such as waiting for input or output. A waiting process is not currently using the processor, but is waiting for some event or resource before it can continue. Locked typically refers to a synchronization mechanism to protect shared resources from simultaneous access.

A Process Is ____ When It Is in Possession of the Processor