If a thread invokes the exec system call?

the exec is ignored as it is invoked by a thread.

only the exec executes as a separate process.

the program specified in the parameter to exec will replace the entire process

the exec is ignored as it is invoked by a thread.

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1.	If a thread invokes the exec system call?
A.	only the exec executes as a separate process.
B.	the program specified in the parameter to exec will replace the entire process
C.	the exec is ignored as it is invoked by a thread.
D.	none of the mentioned
Answer» C. the exec is ignored as it is invoked by a thread.

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2.	only once
A.	twice
B.	four times
C.	eight times
Answer» C. eight times

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If a thread invokes the exec system call?

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