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Process Control Block

The Process Control Block (PCB) contains information about a process including its state, program counter, and CPU registers. It is crucial for process management, scheduling, and context switching in operating systems.

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Process Control Block

The Process Control Block (PCB) contains information about a process including its state, program counter, and CPU registers. It is crucial for process management, scheduling, and context switching in operating systems.

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Process Control Block(PCB)

Anshoba Muskan (22-CP-80)


Introduction

• The Process Control Block (PCB) is a


data structure in the operating system
that contains information about a
process.
• It includes the process state, program
counter, and CPU registers.
• The PCB is crucial for process
management and scheduling.
Process State

• The process state in the PCB


represents the current condition of
a process, such as running,
waiting, or ready.
• Understanding the process state is
essential for scheduling and
resource allocation in the
operating system.
Program Counter

• The program counter in the


PCB keeps track of the
address of the next instruction
to be executed for the process.
• It is a crucial component for
context switching and multi-
tasking in the operating
system.
CPU Register

• The CPU registers in the PCB


store the current working values
of the CPU.
• These include the accumulator,
index registers, and stack pointer.
• Managing and saving these
registers is vital for interrupt
handling and process
synchronization.
Context Switching
• Context switching is the
process of saving the
state of a process and
loading the state of
another.
• The PCB plays a crucial
role in context switching
by storing and managing
the process state, program
counter, and CPU
registers.
Conclusion
• The Process Control Block is a
fundamental concept in
operating systems, providing
essential information about
processes.
• Understanding the PCB is
crucial for efficient process
management, scheduling, and
resource allocation in the
operating system.

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