Practice Thread Contention - 9.7.1 | 9. Multithreading | Computer Architecture
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9.7.1 - Thread Contention

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is thread contention?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when several threads try to access the same resource.

Question 2

Easy

Name one effect of thread contention on performance.

💡 Hint: Consider how competing resources might impact processing time.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary issue associated with thread contention?

  • Increased resource availability
  • Decreased performance
  • Better responsiveness

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple threads want the same thing.

Question 2

True or False: Preemptive scheduling requires threads to yield control voluntarily.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how control is transferred in preemptive systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a multithreaded application that handles multiple user requests without falling into thread contention. Outline your approach and justify your scheduling strategy.

💡 Hint: Consider how effective resource management can reduce wait times and enhance responsiveness.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where you have a multithreaded application experiencing significant performance degradation due to thread contention. Develop a plan to assess and address the contention.

💡 Hint: Focus on identifying where the bottlenecks occur and how they can be alleviated.

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