A problem encountered in multitasking when a process is perpetually denied necessary resources is called___________
A)deadlock
B)starvation
C)inversion
D)aging

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Starvation occurs in multitasking and multi-user environments when a process is perpetually denied the necessary resources to proceed because other processes are continually prioritized. Unlike deadlock, where processes are stuck waiting on each other, in starvation, the process can technically proceed if it ever gets access to the resources it needs.

A Problem Encountered in Multitasking When a Process Is Perpetually