What is a “deadlock” in an operating system ?
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What is a “deadlock” in an operating system ?
- A.
A system crash
- B.
A process waiting for resources forever
- C.
A memory leak
- 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.