Which of the following conditions is NOT a necessary requirement for a deadlock to occur within an operating system environment? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following conditions is NOT a necessary requirement for a deadlock to occur within an operating system environment?
A. Preemption
B. Mutual Exclusion
C. Circular Wait
D. Hold and Wait
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
According to Coffman's conditions, deadlocks require *No Preemption*. If resources can be preempted, a deadlock situation can be broken or prevented.

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