4.7.3 - Multithreading
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What is multithreading?
💡 Hint: Think about how different tasks can run at the same time in a program.
Why is multithreading important in pipelined CPUs?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when one thread is waiting for resources.
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What does multithreading allow a processor to do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple tasks are running at the same time.
True or False: Multithreading can complicate data consistency.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of multiple threads accessing the same data.
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Design a simple multithreaded application that uses multiple threads to handle tasks like data processing and user interface responsiveness. What considerations will you need to ensure it runs smoothly?
💡 Hint: Think about how many threads will be needed and what shared resources must be managed.
Analyze a scenario where multithreading can lead to a deadlock situation. How can deadlocks be prevented?
💡 Hint: Consider how threads acquire locks and the order of those acquisitions.
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