Which is the correct definition of a valid process transition in an operating system?
- A. Wake up : ready -> running
- B. Dispatch : ready -> running
- C. Block : ready -> running
- D. Timer runout : -> ready -> running
Answer: B. Dispatch : ready -> running
Explanation: Dispatching is the transition of a process from the Ready state to the Running state. 'Wake up' is Blocked->Ready. 'Block' is Running->Blocked. 'Timer runout' is Running->Ready.