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Computer Awareness Process and Thread Managements Medium

What is the main difference between a process and a thread?

(A) A process is a lightweight task, while a thread is a heavyweight task
(B) A thread has its own memory space, while a process shares memory.
(C) A process has its own memory space, while a thread shares the memory of the process.
(D) Threads cannot run concurrently, but processes can.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

A process is a program in execution with its own separate address space (code, data, heap).

A thread is a lightweight unit of execution inside a process. Threads of the same process share the process's memory and resources, and each has only its own stack, registers and program counter.

Answer: (C)

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