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

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The exec system call replaces the current process image with a new process image specified by the program. This means the entire process, including all threads, is replaced by the program specified in the exec call.

If a Thread Invokes the Exec System Call