Disabling interrupts ________.
A) is a viable solution for mutual exclusion in a multiprocessor system
B) on a uniprocessor system could result in an infinite loop causing the system to hang
C) typically prevents a thread from being preempted while accessing shared data
D) both b and c

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Disabling interrupts on a uniprocessor system can prevent context switching, which might lead to an infinite loop if not handled properly. It also prevents a thread from being preempted, ensuring mutual exclusion while accessing shared data.

Disabling Interrupts ________