A thread that uses processor cycles to continually test a condition before entering its critical section is said to be ________.
A) lockstep synchronized
B) deadlocked
C) busy waiting
D) indefinitely postponed

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Busy waiting occurs when a thread repeatedly checks a condition in a loop, consuming processor cycles without doing useful work until the condition is met.

A Thread That Uses Processor Cycles to Continually Test a Condition