"A closed chain of processes exists, such that each process holds at least one resource needed by the next process in the chain," is a description of a __________ .
A) no preemption
B) hold and wait
C) mutual exclusion
D) circular wait

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This is a description of circular wait, where each process in a chain is waiting for a resource held by the next process in the chain, creating a circular dependency. This can lead to a deadlock situation. Options A, B, and C are different types of deadlock conditions, but do not specifically describe the scenario mentioned in the question.

"A Closed Chain of Processes Exists, Such That Each Process