CPU-bound processes require:

CPU-bound processes require:

Answer: B. More CPU time and fewer I/O operationsCPU-bound processes require more CPU time for computations and fewer I/O operations.

  1. A.

    More I/O operations and less CPU time

  2. B.

    More CPU time and fewer I/O operations

  3. C.

    Equal CPU and I/O time

  4. D.

    No CPU time

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Correct answer: B

CPU-bound processes require more CPU time for computations and fewer I/O operations.

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