Is it possible for multiple processes to encounter a race condition while simultaneously creating the same intermediate directories in UNIX?

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Yes, it is possible for multiple processes to encounter a race condition while simultaneously creating the same intermediate directories in UNIX. This can happen because two or more processes may attempt to create the same directory at the same time, and the operating system may not be able to determine which process should have the priority to create the directory. As a result, one process may end up overwriting the directory created by another process, leading to unexpected behavior or errors. To avoid this, it is recommended to use synchronization mechanisms like locks or semaphores to coordinate access to shared resources like directories.