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    Exam 12: Semaphores, Spinlocks, and Monitors: Understanding Synchronization in Operating Systems
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    What Is the Main Disadvantage of Spinlocks
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What Is the Main Disadvantage of Spinlocks

Question 17

Question 17

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What is the main disadvantage of spinlocks?


A) they are not sufficient for many process
B) they require busy waiting
C) they are unreliable sometimes
D) they are too complex for programmers

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