9.3 - Thread Creation and Management
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Practice Questions
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What is the function used to create threads in POSIX systems?
💡 Hint: Think about the POSIX standard for threading.
Name one thread scheduling strategy.
💡 Hint: Consider how CPU time is allocated.
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Which function is used to create a thread in POSIX systems?
💡 Hint: Refer to the POSIX standard.
Is cooperative scheduling more efficient than preemptive scheduling?
💡 Hint: Consider how active control affects efficiency.
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Analyze a scenario where a thread doesn't terminate properly. What potential problems could arise in an application?
💡 Hint: Consider what resources threads consume.
Evaluate the trade-offs between preemptive and cooperative scheduling in terms of application performance.
💡 Hint: Think about how different schedules affect active tasks.
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