Practice Benefits of Threads - 2.4.1 | Module 2: Process Management | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main benefit of using threads?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the tasks performed by a web browser.

Question 2

Easy

What does responsiveness refer to in multithreading?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when a program freezes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary benefit of using threads in applications?

  • Increased costs
  • Better responsiveness
  • More complexity

πŸ’‘ Hint: Which option keeps applications usable during long tasks?

Question 2

True or False: Threads can communicate more efficiently than processes due to shared memory.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the direct communication between team members.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Propose an application scenario where threads would enhance performance. Justify your answer.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about tasks that require simultaneous processing.

Question 2

Discuss potential risks of using threads. Identify a solution to mitigate these risks.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how a system can manage resource access among threads.

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