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Assume the following method is properly synchronized and called from a thread A on an object B:

wait(2000);

After calling this method, when will the thread A become a candidate to get another turn at the CPU?

a.

After thread A is notified, or after two seconds.

b.

After the lock on B is released, or after two seconds.

c.

Two seconds after thread A is notified.

d.

Two seconds after lock B is released.

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Answer: (a).After thread A is notified, or after two seconds.

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