Which of the Following Solutions Needs Hardware Support for the Critical

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following solutions needs hardware support for the critical section problem?

• A) memory barriers
• B) compare_and_swap instruction
• C) atomic variables
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Salivary Gland

Gland that produces and secretes saliva into the oral cavity. The three major pairs of salivary glands are the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

Facial Nerve

The seventh cranial nerve that controls the muscles of facial expression, taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue, and supplies some glands.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

The ninth pair of cranial nerves which are involved in tasting, swallowing, and the gag reflex.

Salivary Amylase

Enzyme secreted in the saliva that breaks down starch to maltose and isomaltose.