Practice - Problem of Deadlocks: System Stagnation
Practice Questions
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What is a deadlock?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a traffic jam in a system.
List one of the Coffman conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about the rules that must exist for deadlocks.
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What are the Coffman conditions?
💡 Hint: Think of what must be true for processes to be stuck.
Deadlock avoidance strategies typically require knowledge of future needs.
💡 Hint: Think about how to avoid problems before they happen.
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In a system with three processes where each is requesting resources in a circular fashion (P1 -> P2 -> P3), explain what might lead to a deadlock and how it could be resolved.
💡 Hint: Consider how breaking the circle can free up resources.
Design a scenario where deadlock detection is preferred over prevention, making sure to explain why.
💡 Hint: Think about flexibility versus control in resource management.
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