Semaphores are used to solve the problem of ______.
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Semaphores are used to solve the problem of ______.
Answer: C. process synchronization — Answer: Semaphores are used for process synchronization. Definition: A semaphore is a synchronization primitive that uses an integer counter to control access…
- A.
mutual exclusion
- B.
race condition
- C.
process synchronization
- D.
the belady problem
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Semaphores are used for process synchronization. Definition: A semaphore is a synchronization primitive that uses an integer counter to control access to shared resources and coordinate the order of execution between processes or threads.
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