Practice Synchronization in Multicore Systems - 8.6 | 8. Multicore | Computer Architecture
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8.6 - Synchronization in Multicore Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of a lock in thread synchronization?

💡 Hint: Think about security when multiple users need access to a resource.

Question 2

Easy

What does a semaphore control in thread synchronization?

💡 Hint: Consider the number of available parking spaces in a lot.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of locks in multicore systems?

  • To allow multiple accesses to shared data
  • To prevent concurrent access to shared resources
  • To synchronize clocks

💡 Hint: Think of locks like keys that only one thread can possess at a time.

Question 2

True or False: A semaphore can allow multiple threads to access a resource simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the difference between ‘locking’ and ‘counting’ access.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are designing a banking application with multiple threads. Discuss how you would manage synchronization to prevent data corruption when accessing a shared account balance.

💡 Hint: Think about how to maintain data integrity while allowing efficient access.

Question 2

Create a scenario where you would implement a barrier in a computational program. Explain why you would use it.

💡 Hint: Consider processes that require all parts to be finished before the next step.

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