The situation that occurs when two users are each waiting for a resource that the other person has locked is known as a(n)________.
A)lost update problem
B)deadlock
C)inconsistent read problem
D)checkpoint

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This situation is known as a deadlock, where both users are stuck waiting for a resource that the other user has locked, resulting in neither being able to proceed.

The Situation That Occurs When Two Users Are Each Waiting