In what state does a process wait if it is not currently executing and is ready to run?

A process is said to be in the Ready state when it is prepared to execute but is not currently running. This state indicates that the process has all the resources it needs, such as memory and an executable code, and is waiting for the CPU to become available so that it can be scheduled for execution.

In contrast, the Blocked state occurs when a process cannot continue execution until some condition is met (like the completion of an I/O operation). The Terminated state signifies that the process has finished execution and no longer exists in the system. The Running state refers to the active execution of the process by the CPU. Thus, the Ready state is the appropriate classification for a process that is poised to run but currently not executing.