Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for deadlock to occur?
Options
- A. Mutual exclusion
- B. Hold and wait
- C. Preemption of resources
- D. More than one of the above
- E. None of the above
Quiz Practice:
C. Preemption of resources
Explanation: Four conditions are necessary for deadlock: mutual exclusion, hold and wait, no preemption, and circular wait. Therefore, preemption of resources is not a necessary condition; rather, no preemption is required.