A system has three resource types. Before granting a resource request, the operating system checks whether the resulting state remains safe. Which deadlock-handling technique is being used?
Options
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A.
Deadlock prevention
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B.
Deadlock avoidance
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C.
Deadlock detection
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
Deadlock avoidance
Detailed Explanation
Explanation: Deadlock avoidance dynamically examines resource requests and grants them only if the resulting system state remains safe. The Banker's algorithm is a well-known deadlock avoidance algorithm.
