Practice No Preemption (4.1.3) - Deadlocks - Operating Systems
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No Preemption

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Question 1 Easy

What does 'No Preemption' mean in the context of deadlocks?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if resources were wrongfully taken from a job mid-completion.

Question 2 Easy

Give a simple example of 'No Preemption'.

💡 Hint: Think of a scenario where stopping the action could create issues.

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Question 1

What is the principle of No Preemption?

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition as we discussed.

Question 2

No Preemption can lead to deadlocks in systems.

Mutual Exclusion
Hold and Wait
No Preemption
Circular Wait
Only Mutual Exclusion and Circular Wait
No Preemption only
Hold and Wait only

💡 Hint: Recall the four conditions we outlined.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how the 'No Preemption' condition interacts with the other conditions for deadlock in a complex system. How could relaxing this condition alter the system design?

💡 Hint: Think about how resource management practices would need to adapt.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a hypothetical system architecture that incorporates a modified approach to resource allocation that allows for preemption without compromising data integrity. What safeguards would you implement?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications on both performance and safety in your design choices.

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