What is a “deadlock” in an operating system ?

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What is a “deadlock” in an operating system ?

  1. A.

    A system crash

  2. B.

    A process waiting for resources forever

  3. C.

    A memory leak

  4. D.

    A security breach

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Correct answer: B

A deadlock is a situation in an operating system where two or more processes are blocked forever, each waiting for the other to release a resource.

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