In the "Dining Philosophers" Problem,a Philosopher Can Pick Up a Fork

question 2

Multiple Choice

In the "dining philosophers" problem,a philosopher can pick up a fork when ____.

• A) there is one available
• B) there are two available
• C) no other philosopher is eating
• D) it is his/her turn,going in numerical order from one philosopher to the next

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Definitions:

Course of Action

A plan or strategy that an organization or individual intends to follow to achieve a specific goal.

Alternative

An option or choice that serves as a substitute to a decision or course of action.

Intermediate Product

Goods that are produced and used as inputs in the production of other goods, rather than being sold directly to consumers.

Processed Further

A decision in cost accounting regarding whether or not to continue adding value to a product beyond the split-off point.