Practice Deadlock Avoidance: The Banker's Algorithm - 4.2.2 | Module 4: Deadlocks | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary goal of the Banker's Algorithm?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the meaning of a safe state!

Question 2

Easy

Define 'Safe State'.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on process completion without blocks.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the Banker's Algorithm?

  • To allocate resources randomly
  • To prevent deadlocks
  • To maximize system usage

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its preventative measures!

Question 2

True or False: An unsafe state always indicates that a deadlock is currently happening.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what 'unsafe' means in this context.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the following system with three processes (P1, P2, P3) and resources of A, B, C. Given their Max and Allocation matrices, demonstrate how you would apply the Banker's Algorithm to check for safety after P1 requests an additional resource. Include the updated matrices.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Map out the matrices and visualize resource flows.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario in a production line where Machines A, B, and C represent resources. Each machine may halt production due to resource request conflictsβ€”how could you employ the Banker's Algorithm to eliminate this issue? Propose a practical implementation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the production schedule and timing for requests.

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