A(n)phase in a two-phase lock is when a transaction releases all locks and cannot obtain any new lock.
A)growing
B)shrinking
C)locking
D)unlocking

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A shrinking phase occurs when a transaction releases locks and cannot request any new locks. A growing phase is when a transaction acquires locks without unlocking any previously held locks. A locking phase is the initial phase where a transaction acquires all necessary locks, and an unlocking phase is when the transaction releases all acquired locks. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

A(n)phase in a Two-Phase Lock Is When a Transaction Releases