A Situation in Which Multiple Threads or Processes Read and Write

question 35

Short Answer

A situation in which multiple threads or processes read and write a shared data item and the final result depends on the relative timing of their execution is a __________ .

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Definitions:

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method used in accounting for investments, where the investment is initially recognized at cost and subsequently adjusted for the investor’s share of the investee’s net assets changes, including profits and losses.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of a business's operations for a specific period, calculated as income minus expenses. If positive, it's a profit; if negative, a loss.

Equity Accounted Balance

A valuation method for the recognition of investments in associates, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted for the investor’s share of the net profit or loss of the investee.

Profit/(Loss)

The financial result of a company's operations and activities over a specific period, indicating net earnings or losses.