Practice Dining Philosophers Problem - 3.2.3.3 | Module 3: Inter-process Communication (IPC) and Synchronization | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What do philosophers need to eat in the Dining Philosophers Problem?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what is placed between each philosopher.

Question 2

Easy

Define deadlock in simple terms.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the waiting aspect among philosophers.

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Question 1

What is the main challenge in the Dining Philosophers Problem?

  • A) Deadlock
  • B) Speed of execution
  • C) Memory management

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when all philosophers try to eat at once.

Question 2

True or False: Starvation can occur if philosophers don't get a chance to pick up chopsticks.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the access patterns among philosophers.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a flowchart representing a solution to manage resource allocation in the Dining Philosophers Problem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start with philosophers requesting chopsticks and the conditions they need to meet.

Question 2

Explore how the principles of the Dining Philosophers Problem apply to database transaction management systems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think beyond physical resources to intellectual properties.

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