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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the main purpose of synchronization in parallel processing?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple tasks access the same resources.
Question 2
Easy
Define a race condition.
💡 Hint: Consider how timing affects shared resources.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the principal goal of synchronization in parallel programming?
- To avoid race conditions
- To increase execution time
- To decrease memory usage
💡 Hint: What problem does synchronization directly address?
Question 2
True or False: A semaphore can be used to restrict access to a single resource.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about what a semaphore controls.
Solve 1 more question and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation