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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is the primary purpose of a lock?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple threads try to access the same data.
Question 2
Easy
Define semaphore in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in threading.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
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
💡 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
💡 Hint: Think about how semaphore counts manage access.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
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.
💡 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.
💡 Hint: Consider the sequence of acquiring resources.
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