In most cases, if a process is sent a signal while it is executing a system call _____

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In most cases, if a process is sent a signal while it is executing a system call _____

1.the system call will continue execution and the signal will be ignored completely

2.the system call is interrupted by the signal, and the signal handler comes in

3.the signal has no effect until the system call completes

4.None of the mentioned

Posted Date:-2022-03-28 08:27:03

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