A process is in the _________ state when it is in main memory and awaiting an event.
A) Blocked
B) Blocked/Suspend
C) Ready/Suspend
D) Ready

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When a process is in the blocked state, it is waiting for an event to occur before it can proceed. This event could be input/output completion, a signal from another process, or a user input. The process is still in main memory, but it cannot execute further until the event it is waiting for occurs. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

A Process Is in the _________ State When It Is