Multiple choice

Transition from the user process to the operating system is called ______.

  1. task switch

  2. process switch

  3. mode switch

  4. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A mode switch occurs when transitioning from user mode to kernel mode (or vice versa). This happens during system calls, interrupts, or exceptions - the process changes privilege levels but remains the same process.