A problem with test-and-set is that when many processes are waiting to enter a critical region,____ can occur because the processes gain access in an arbitrary fashion.
A) starvation
B) synchronization
C) deadlock
D) an error

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Test-and-set can lead to starvation because processes are granted access to the critical region arbitrarily, meaning some processes may continue to wait indefinitely while others gain access repeatedly.

A Problem with Test-And-Set Is That When Many Processes Are