Explain the term Mutex

Question

Briefly explain about the term Mutex?

Answer 1

- Mutex – “Mutual Exclusion Lock ” is a lock that prevents access to shared data resource.

- Threads can make and initialize a mutex to be employed later.

- Before entering a vital region the mutex is locked. It is unlocked after exiting the vital region. When any thread tries to lock the mutex throughout this time, it can’t do so.