Which of the following best describes deadlock in operating systems?
A
A state where processes wait indefinitely for resources held by each other
B
A type of virus attack
C
A process that runs continuously
D
A memory overflow error
Correct Answer: Option A — A state where processes wait indefinitely for resources held by each other
Explanation:
Deadlock occurs when two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for a resource held by another process in the same ...
Deadlock occurs when two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for a resource held by another process in the same set, creating a circular wait. This results in all involved processes being permanently blocked.