Question

The enter_CS ( ) and leave_CS ( ) functions to implement critical section of a process are realized using test-and -set instruction as follows:
Void enter_CS(X)
{
while (test-and-set(X));
}
Void leave_CS(X)
{
X = 0;
}
In the above solution, X is a memory location associated with CS and is initialized to 0. Now consider the following statements
I. The above solution to CS problem is deadlock-free
II. The solution is starvation free.
III. The processes enter CS in FIFO order.
IV. More than one process can enter CS at the same time.

Which of the above statements are TRUE?

• A. I and II
• B. IV only
• C. II and III
• D. I only

Answer 1

The correct option is D I only

Only I is true.