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f a thread in a program  invokes exec() immediately after  fork() .  So-------Select one:a. duplicates only calling thread  is appropriateb. duplicates all threads in a separate process

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f a thread in a program  invokes exec() immediately after  fork() .  So-------Select one:a. duplicates only calling thread  is appropriateb. duplicates all threads in a separate process

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The exec() function is used to replace the current process image with a new process image. It means it will start a new process in the system. On the other hand, fork() is used to create a new process. So, if a thread in a program invokes exec() immediately after fork(), it will start a new process and then replace the current process image with a new one.

Now, coming to the options:

a. Duplicates only calling thread is appropriate: This option is not entirely correct. The exec() function does not duplicate the calling thread. Instead, it replaces the current process image with a new one.

b. Duplicates all threads in a separate process: This option is also not entirely correct. The fork() function does create a new process, but it does not duplicate all threads. It only duplicates the calling process.

So, neither of the options is completely correct. However, if we have to choose one, option (a) is more appropriate because exec() does not duplicate but replaces the current process image.

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