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  • What is a program in execution called?
Multiple choice

What is a program in execution called?

  1. Algorithm

  2. Process

  3. Subroutine

  4. Object code

  5. Instruction

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Explanation

A process is an instance of a computer program that is being executed. It contains the program code and its current activity.

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