The term _________ refers to a technique in which a process can do nothing until it gets permission to enter its critical section but continues to execute an instruction or set of instructions that tests the appropriate variable to gain entrance.
A) spin waiting
B) general semaphore
C) critical resource
D) message passing

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This technique is known as spin waiting, where the process keeps spinning or looping until it gains access to the critical section. It continuously checks a variable condition until it becomes true and gains permission to enter the critical section. General semaphore, critical resource, and message passing are related concepts but do not accurately describe this particular technique.

The Term _________ Refers to a Technique in Which a Process