Practice IPC Mechanisms - 3.4 | Module 3: Inter-process Communication (IPC) and Synchronization | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of IPC mechanisms?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why processes need to talk to each other.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using shared memory.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider speed in terms of how quickly processes can exchange data.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does IPC stand for?

  • Inter-Process Communication
  • Inter-Process Coordination
  • Internal-Process Communication

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the communication aspect of process interaction.

Question 2

True or False: Pipes allow bidirectional communication.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the direction in which data flows.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design an IPC system for a simple chat application where users can send and receive messages. Consider using shared memory, message passing, or both. Explain your design choices.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would prevent messages from overlapping.

Question 2

Critically analyze the use of sockets in a web application. What IPC methods work best for real-time data updates and why?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the user experience in a real-time chat or notification system.

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