A __________ is a unit of activity characterized by the execution of a sequence of instructions, a current state, and an associated set of system resources.
A) identifier
B) process
C) state
D) kernel

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A process is a unit of activity that contains a sequence of instructions to be executed, a current state which reflects the progress of the execution, and a set of resources assigned to it by the operating system. Processes are independent entities that are managed and scheduled by the operating system, and can perform a variety of tasks, such as running applications, handling user input, and managing system resources. Therefore, option B) is the best choice for the given definition.

A __________ Is a Unit of Activity Characterized by the Execution