Which of the following is NOT a valid process state in a typical operating system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a valid process state in a typical operating system?
A. New
B. Running
C. Paused
D. Ready
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Standard states are new, ready, running, blocked, terminated; 'paused' is not a standard OS process state.

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