Mutual Exclusion – ME

Question 3. What are locks, and how do they implement mutual exclusion?

Answer:

Locks are synchronization mechanisms that prevent multiple threads or processes from entering the critical section at the same time. By "locking" the resource, a process ensures mutual exclusion, allowing only one process access at any given time.

Resources:

Oracle Article: Mutual Exclusion Lock Attributes

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TutorialsPoint Article: Mutex Locks

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