Beginner Operating Systems
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What is a race condition?

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The correct answer is B) When multiple processes access shared data concurrently and the outcome depends on execution order

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Correct Answer

When multiple processes access shared data concurrently and the outcome depends on execution order

Explanation

Race conditions produce unpredictable results when concurrent processes share data without proper synchronization. Prevented by critical sections, mutexes, and semaphores.

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