A __________ is an entity corresponding to a user job or application that owns resources such as memory and open files.
A) task
B) process
C) thread
D) token

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A process is a program in execution and it owns resources such as memory, open files, and signals. A task refers to a unit of work performed by an operating system, while a thread is a part of a process that can run concurrently with other threads within that process. A token is a piece of data that grants access to a resource or system. Therefore, the best choice is B, process.

A __________ Is an Entity Corresponding to a User Job