Practice - Preventing Mutual Exclusion
Practice Questions
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Define mutual exclusion.
💡 Hint: What happens to resources that cannot be shared?
Give one example of a resource that typically requires mutual exclusion.
💡 Hint: Think of physical devices that can only be used by one process at a time.
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What does mutual exclusion ensure in a deadlock scenario?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with shared resources.
True or False: The all-or-nothing strategy can improve resource utilization.
💡 Hint: Consider how resources might be locked for prolonged periods.
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Design a system to manage printer access among multiple processes while avoiding deadlocks and ensuring fair usage.
💡 Hint: Consider how to prioritize access to the printer.
Analyze a scenario where using mutual exclusion could lead to system inefficiencies. Propose an alternative strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about how to manage read and write access simultaneously.
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