If T1 Has Not Unlocked Data Item Y, T2 Cannot

question 40

Short Answer

If T1 has not unlocked data item Y, T2 cannot begin; if T2 has not unlocked data item X, T1 cannot continue. Consequently, T1 and T2 each wait for the other to unlock the required data item. Such a deadlock is also known as a(n) _____.

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Definitions:

Theories

General principles or ideas used to explain how certain aspects of the natural or social world operate.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or 'rules of thumb' that simplify decision making, often at the cost of accuracy or thoroughness.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something.

Equity

The principle of fairness and impartiality, often referenced in contexts like finance, social justice, and law.