9.3.1 - Thread Creation
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Name one system call used for thread creation in POSIX systems.
💡 Hint: It starts with 'p' and is part of the POSIX standard.
What happens if a thread does not terminate properly?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to resources after tasks are done.
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What is the purpose of thread creation in programming?
💡 Hint: Think about the advantages of multitasking.
True or False: Cooperative scheduling requires the OS to forcibly switch threads.
💡 Hint: Consider how threads share control in this method.
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Consider a program using both cooperative and preemptive scheduling. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach in a real-world application.
💡 Hint: Think about responsiveness versus resource management.
Design a simple multithreaded application that requires proper thread termination. Explain how you would implement thread management and what measures would ensure threads are terminated correctly.
💡 Hint: Consider handling exceptions for a robust design.
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