The Situation That Occurs When Two Users Are Each Waiting

question 8

Multiple Choice

The situation that occurs when two users are each waiting for a resource that the other person has locked is known as a(n) :

• A)lost update problem.
• B)deadlock.
• C)inconsistent read problem.
• D)inconsistent write problem.
• E)checkpoint.

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Definitions:

Duplication

The process in genetics where a segment of a chromosome is duplicated or replicated, leading to multiple copies of that segment in the genome.

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An early animal that is the common ancestor of two major groups of living organisms, characterized by bilateral symmetry.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body, enabling organisms to respond to internal and external stimuli.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrates known for their distinct body structure featuring a jelly-like substance and stinging cells, including jellyfish and corals.