8.6.3 - Barriers
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Practice Questions
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What is a barrier in a multicore system?
💡 Hint: Think about coordination among threads.
Is it true that barriers help prevent data inconsistency?
💡 Hint: Consider how multiple threads access shared data.
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What is the main purpose of a barrier in multicore systems?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a barrier.
True or False: Barriers can potentially lead to deadlock if not designed properly.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if threads are waiting indefinitely.
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Develop a parallel processing algorithm that effectively uses barriers to synchronize calculations. Identify potential deadlock scenarios and propose solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about task dependencies and possible interruptions.
Design a project that showcases the importance of barriers in a multicore application, addressing how they can affect overall performance.
💡 Hint: Consider various scenarios where threads must synchronize.
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