Which of the following critical-section problem's requirements ensures only one process is active in its critical section at a time?
A) mutual exclusion
B) progress
C) bounded waiting
D) none of the above

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Mutual exclusion is a requirement that ensures only one process is active in its critical section at any given time. This means that multiple processes cannot access the same critical resource simultaneously, avoiding conflicts and ensuring consistency. The other requirements, progress and bounded waiting, deal with the fairness and liveliness of the system, but do not directly guarantee mutual exclusion.

Which of the Following Critical-Section Problem's Requirements Ensures Only One