1 Referring to the original dining philosopher's problem where 1 chopstick is shared between 2 philosophers, assume that there are 5 philosophers and 5 chopsticks. There are two categories of philosophers: left-handed and right-handed. A left-handed philosopher first picks the chopstick on the left and then the chopstick on the right; and the vice versa for a right-handed philosopher. Keep in mind that all philosophers are facing the table! Assuming that there are 2 left-handed philosophers and 3 right-handed philosophers, how many philosophers in maximum can be in deadlock (pick the right choice from below)? Select one: 0 3 00 05 02

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Referring to the original dining philosopher's problem where 1 chopstick is shared between 2 philosophers, assume that there are 5 philosophers and 5
chopsticks. There are two categories of philosophers: left-handed and right-handed. A left-handed philosopher first picks the chopstick on the left and then
the chopstick on the right; and the vice versa for a right-handed philosopher. Keep in mind that all philosophers are facing the table! Assuming that there are
2 left-handed philosophers and 3 right-handed philosophers, how many philosophers in maximum can be in deadlock (pick the right choice from below)?
Select one:
0 3
00
05
02
Transcribed Image Text:1 Referring to the original dining philosopher's problem where 1 chopstick is shared between 2 philosophers, assume that there are 5 philosophers and 5 chopsticks. There are two categories of philosophers: left-handed and right-handed. A left-handed philosopher first picks the chopstick on the left and then the chopstick on the right; and the vice versa for a right-handed philosopher. Keep in mind that all philosophers are facing the table! Assuming that there are 2 left-handed philosophers and 3 right-handed philosophers, how many philosophers in maximum can be in deadlock (pick the right choice from below)? Select one: 0 3 00 05 02
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