A relationship between processes such that each has some part (critical section) which must not be executed while the critical section of another is being executed, is known as
A
semaphore
B
mutual exclusion
C
multiprogramming
D
multitasking
E
None of the above
Correct Answer: mutual exclusion
A relationship between processes such that each has some part (critical section) which must not be executed while the critical section of another is being executed, is known as mutual exclusion