Critical-section compiler directive in OpenMP is generally considered easier to use than standard mutex locks, because
A) management of entry and exit code is managed by OpenMP library reducing the possibility of programming errors.
B) programmers don't need to worry about race conditions.
C) a thread cannot block inside a critical section.
D) deadlock cannot occur.

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The critical-section compiler directive in OpenMP manages the entry and exit code, reducing the probability of programming errors. It does not guarantee that race conditions or deadlock cannot occur, and a thread can block within a critical section in certain circumstances.

Critical-Section Compiler Directive in OpenMP Is Generally Considered Easier to Use