23.4.2 - Intrinsic Locks and Monitors
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What is an intrinsic lock in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about thread access to methods.
What is the purpose of monitoring in thread synchronization?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when one thread uses a method.
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What is an intrinsic lock?
💡 Hint: Think about what synchronization helps achieve.
True or False: A monitor allows multiple threads to execute synchronized blocks simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of mutual exclusion.
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Write a Java program that demonstrates thread synchronization using intrinsic locks. Explain any issues you encounter and potential solutions.
💡 Hint: Focus on demonstrating what happens with and without synchronization.
Discuss the case of a deadlock in a hypothetical program using intrinsic locks. How would you prevent this issue?
💡 Hint: Consider two threads waiting on each other's locks.
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