A Problem with Test-And-Set Is That When Many Processes Are

question 20

Multiple Choice

A problem with test-and-set is that when many processes are waiting to enter a critical region,____ can occur because the processes gain access in an arbitrary fashion.

• A) starvation
• B) synchronization
• C) deadlock
• D) an error

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Definitions:

Conventional Cash Flows

A series of inward and outward cash flows over time where there is typically one initial outflow followed by several inflowing cash amounts.

Profitability Index

The Profitability Index is a financial metric that compares the present value of future cash flows generated by a project to the initial investment, used to assess the attractiveness of an investment.

Average Accounting Return

A method of measuring an investment's profitability by comparing its average net income to its average book value.

Return on Assets

A profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company is using its assets to generate profit, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.