Practice Ricart-agrawala’s Algorithm (optimized Decentralized) (3.2.4) - Classical Distributed Algorithms and the Industry Systems
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Ricart-Agrawala’s Algorithm (Optimized Decentralized)

Practice - Ricart-Agrawala’s Algorithm (Optimized Decentralized)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is mutual exclusion?

💡 Hint: Think about why we need rules for access to shared resources.

Question 2 Easy

What does Ricart-Agrawala’s algorithm minimize?

💡 Hint: Consider how communication can impact efficiency.

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Question 1

What is the primary focus of Ricart-Agrawala's algorithm?

Maximizing resource access
Minimizing message overhead
Ensuring single point of control

💡 Hint: Think about what the algorithm aims to achieve regarding efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: Ricart-Agrawala’s algorithm allows processes to enter the critical section without waiting for replies.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the flow of requests and replies in the algorithm.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario with multiple processes using Ricart-Agrawala’s algorithm. Identify potential bottlenecks and suggest improvements.

💡 Hint: Think of external factors that could affect request handling.

Challenge 2 Hard

Simulate the request handling of Ricart-Agrawala’s algorithm given a set of timestamps. Calculate the order of access to the critical section.

💡 Hint: Map out each process's request and responses based on their state.

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