Practice - Deadlock Prevention: Eliminating the Conditions
Practice Questions
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What does the term 'Mutual Exclusion' mean?
💡 Hint: Think of a resource that can only be used by one user at a time.
Give an example of Hold and Wait.
💡 Hint: Think of a situation where one task is waiting for another task to finish.
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What condition must be avoided to prevent deadlocks?
💡 Hint: Which condition allows processes to wait while holding resources?
True or False: No Preemption means we can forcibly take resources from any process.
💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of 'No' in No Preemption.
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Create a system where multiple processes might lead to a deadlock based on the four conditions. Analyze it for potential deadlock scenarios and offer two strategies to break it.
💡 Hint: Identify how each condition is represented in your system.
Devise a workflow management system that enforces resource protocols to avoid deadlocks. What are the practical implications of your approach?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between resource efficiency and deadlock prevention.
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