When using Java's built-in monitors, every object has a(n) ________ or a(n) ________ that the monitor ensures is held by a maximum of only one thread at any time.
A) monitor lock, intrinsic lock
B) built-in lock, free lock
C) mutual exlcusion lock, synchronization lock
D) None of the above.

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Java's built-in monitors use an intrinsic lock or monitor lock to ensure mutual exclusion, meaning that only one thread can hold the lock at a time. This is also known as a synchronization lock. The other options (B and C) do not accurately describe the terms used in Java's built-in monitors.

When Using Java's Built-In Monitors, Every Object Has A(n) ________