Consider the following two-process synchronization solution:

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Consider the following two-process synchronization solution:
Process 0 Process 1
Entry: loop while (turn = = 1); Entry: loop while (turn = = 0);
(critical section) (critical section)
Exit: turn =1; Exit: turn = 0;

The shared variable turn is initialized to zero. Which one of the following is TRUE ?

1. This is a correct two-process synchronization solution.
2. This solution violates mutual exclusion requirement.
3. This solution violates progress requirement.
4. This solution violates bounded wait requirement.

Correct Option: C

The given statement for two process synchronization using “Turn” variable, fulfils the condition of only mutual exclusion and bounded waiting but the progress is violated.