Multiple choice

The main problem with Busy - Wait semaphore definition is?

  1. Indefinite postponement

  2. Live Lock

  3. Both Live Lock and Indefinite postponement

  4. Not any problem

  5. None of the above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Busy- Wait semaphore definition does not impose any ordering among waiting process, thus there is a possibility that a process may be locked out due to contention with others.