Question: The mutual exclusion (mutex) locks solution for a processes synchronization problem is depicted in picture below. Assume that the release lock function has failed due
The mutual exclusion (mutex) locks solution for a processes synchronization problem is depicted in picture below. Assume that the release lock function has failed due to some reasons.
(a). Describe how the critical section (CS) of the processes is possible.
(b). Is it end up in a state of deadlock situation? Describe your reason(s).

do { acquire lock critical section release lock remainder section } while (true)
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