Practice Locks and Semaphores - 8.6.1 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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8.6.1 - Locks and Semaphores

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of a lock?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when multiple threads try to access the same data.

Question 2

Easy

Define semaphore in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its role in threading.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What do locks control?

  • Access to a resource
  • Thread execution order
  • Memory consumption

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what threads compete for when they work simultaneously.

Question 2

True or False: A semaphore allows multiple threads to access a resource based on counting.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how semaphore counts manage access.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a multi-threaded application where a section of code is prone to deadlocks. Describe how you would apply both locks and semaphores to manage access and then analyze the potential deadlock scenario.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on resource contention and evaluate thread waits.

Question 2

Create a flowchart depicting the steps needed to avoid deadlocks when using locks in a threaded environment. Identify which techniques you would employ to ensure smooth execution.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the sequence of acquiring resources.

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