14.9 - Deadlock and Its Avoidance
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Practice Questions
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Define deadlock in the context of multithreading.
💡 Hint: Think about threads and resource allocation.
What is lock ordering?
💡 Hint: Consider how a queue or sequence might help prevent issues.
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What is deadlock?
💡 Hint: Think about the implication of resources being held by waiting threads.
Is using a timeout for lock acquisition beneficial in preventing deadlocks?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a thread waits too long.
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You are developing a multithreaded application that processes banking transactions. Describe how you would implement lock ordering to prevent deadlock when two threads access accounts concurrently.
💡 Hint: Consider the order of account identifiers.
Analyze a scenario where threads might frequently encounter deadlock. Propose a comprehensive strategy using both timeouts and try-lock mechanisms to ensure continuous operation.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing resource access and thread activity.
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