Practice - Synchronization
Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of synchronization in parallel processing?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple tasks access the same resources.
Define a race condition.
💡 Hint: Consider how timing affects shared resources.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the principal goal of synchronization in parallel programming?
💡 Hint: What problem does synchronization directly address?
True or False: A semaphore can be used to restrict access to a single resource.
💡 Hint: Think about what a semaphore controls.
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Challenge Problems
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You are developing a multi-threaded application where multiple threads read and write to a shared data structure. Describe how you would prevent race conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider ways of managing concurrent access effectively.
Critically analyze the use of semaphores in a scenario where multiple threads need to access a pool of database connections. What advantages and disadvantages might arise?
💡 Hint: Think about how to optimize database access for multiple threads.
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