Practice Definition Of Race Conditions (3.1.1) - Inter-process Communication (IPC) and Synchronization
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Definition of Race Conditions

Practice - Definition of Race Conditions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a race condition in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how time can affect the results when processes run simultaneously.

Question 2 Easy

What is mutual exclusion?

💡 Hint: Remember that it’s like a single-lane bridge where only one car can cross.

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Question 1

What is a race condition?

A predictable outcome
An unpredictable outcome due to timing
A synchronous execution

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of timing on execution.

Question 2

True or False: Mutual exclusion allows multiple processes to access a critical section simultaneously.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the bridge analogy for understanding mutual exclusion.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple concurrent program that intentionally causes a race condition. Explain the steps that lead to the condition.

💡 Hint: Focus on the lack of locking during the increment operation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a solution to fix the race condition you've implemented in the previous problem.

💡 Hint: Think about the mechanisms that control access to shared resources.

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