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20.2.3 - Atomicity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does atomicity refer to in concurrent programming?

💡 Hint: Think about how transactions are processed.

Question 2

Easy

Which basic data types are atomic in Java?

💡 Hint: These are the simplest types in Java.

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Question 1

What does atomicity ensure in concurrent programming?

  • Operations are executed quickly
  • Operations are completed fully and indivisibly
  • Operations can be interrupted

💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of 'atomic' in programming.

Question 2

Are compound actions like x++ atomic operations?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what constitutes an atomic operation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a multitasking scenario in a factory where two assembly lines try to update a shared counter of produced items. Design a solution that ensures that the counter updates are atomic. What synchronization mechanisms would you employ?

💡 Hint: Think about how you would control access to a shared resource.

Question 2

Write a Java simulation that demonstrates a race condition when two threads increment a shared counter. Explain how this condition arises and how to fix it using synchronization.

💡 Hint: Focus on shared mutable state and access control.

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