If needed to split a node or coalesce it with its siblings, or redistribute key values between siblings, the crabbing protocol locks the parent of the node in ____________ mode.

If needed to split a node or coalesce it with its siblings, or redistribute key values between siblings, the crabbing protocol locks the parent of the node in ____________ mode. Correct Answer Exclusive

Crabbing protocol moves in a crab like manner down the index tree.

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Statement 1: When a node is split during insertion, the middle key is promoted to the parent as well as retained in right half-node. Statement 2: When a key is deleted from the leaf, it is also deleted from the non-leaf nodes of the tree.
In crabbing protocol, the lock obtained on the root node is in _________ mode.