What is the main disadvantage of spinlocks? – McqOptions

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1.	What is the main disadvantage of spinlocks?
A.	they are not sufficient for many process
B.	they require busy waiting
C.	they are unreliable sometimes
D.	they are too complex for programmers
Answer» C. they are unreliable sometimes

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