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Which of the following is satisfied by Peterson's solution to the critical-section problem for two processes?

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Which of the following is satisfied by Peterson's solution to the critical-section problem for two processes?

AMutual exclusion only
BMutual exclusion and progress only
CProgress and bounded waiting, but not mutual exclusion
DMutual exclusion, progress and bounded waiting

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Using a flag array and a turn variable, Peterson's algorithm satisfies all three requirements of a correct critical-section solution.

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