For which of the following purposes is the Banker’s algorithm used?

[ankitdixit]

Homework Statement

Banker’s algorithm is used?
a. Preventing deadlock
b. Solving deadlock
c. Recover from deadlock
d. None

Relevant Equations

Answer: Banker's Algorithm is mainly used to prevent deadlock.

I am new to the operating system and I want to know, Is it right Banker's Algorithm is mainly used to prevent deadlock? I picked this question from https://www.interviewbit.com/operating-system-mcq/ and I think it is also used for Solving deadlock, Can anyone know, Is this right?

 

[Arjan82]

I didn't know what it was so I googled it:
https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/bankers-algorithm-in-operating-system-2/