When a process reaches a point at which it needs service from an external source, such as an I/O request, it sends a message searching for the service; while it waits for a response, the processor server puts the process in a ____ state.
A) STOP
B) WAIT
C) BUSY
D) RESPONSE

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When a process needs service from an external source, it sends a message and enters the waiting state until it receives the response. The options A, C, and D do not accurately represent the state in which the process is in while waiting for the response.

When a Process Reaches a Point at Which It Needs