What does a Process Control Block do?

Answer by  athimbrel (206)

The Process Control Block keeps track of the different processes in an operating system. This Process Control Block stores and displays important information about each process. It works by determining which process has top priority depending on its identification number. Thus, it reduces load on the CPU by shuffling between processes.

Answer by  ilankumaran (62)

Bascially a process control blocks consists of the list of running processes.It control's the process of the operations of the system.

Answer by  cklight (327)

The Process Control Block functions as part of an operating system. It keeps a wealth of information about your computer processing while you work.