In computer science, Mutex refers to which of the following?
- A. A user interface that allows users to interact with the operating system by issuing commands.
- B. An operating system that executes a series of jobs without user interaction, processing them in groups.
- C. A memory management technique that divides memory into variable-sized segments based on logical divisions of a program.
- D. A synchronization object that allows only one thread to access a resource at a time. ✓
Correct answer
D. A synchronization object that allows only one thread to access a resource at a time.
Explanation
Mutex refers to a synchronization object that allows only one thread to access a resource at a time.