Practice - Maekawa’s Algorithm (Specific Quorum-based)
Practice Questions
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Define mutual exclusion.
💡 Hint: Think about why it's crucial in multi-user environments.
What is a vote in the context of Maekawa's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Consider the interaction between processes.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary advantage of Maekawa's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about how communication is structured within this algorithm.
True or False: Maekawa's Algorithm guarantees that all processes can enter the critical section simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of mutual exclusion.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a system using Maekawa’s Algorithm with 5 processes, specifying how you would structure the quorum sets and justifying your design choices.
💡 Hint: Think about creating overlaps in your sets to maintain access while avoiding conflicts.
Analyze a scenario where multiple processes access the critical section using Maekawa's Algorithm and find the potential deadlock situation. Propose a recovery method.
💡 Hint: Consider how delaying responses might affect the progress of requests.
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