Practice Definition of Race Conditions - 3.1.1 | Module 3: Inter-process Communication (IPC) and Synchronization | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a race condition in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how time can affect the results when processes run simultaneously.

Question 2

Easy

What is mutual exclusion?

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

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a race condition?

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

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the bridge analogy for understanding mutual exclusion.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the lack of locking during the increment operation.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the mechanisms that control access to shared resources.

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