The advantage of optimistic locking is that: – McqOptions

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1.	The advantage of optimistic locking is that:
A.	the lock is obtained only after the transaction has processed.
B.	the lock is obtained before the transaction has processed.
C.	the lock never needs to be obtained.
D.	transactions that are best suited are those with a lot of activity.
Answer» B. the lock is obtained before the transaction has processed.

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