Practice Deadlock Detection Algorithms - 4.3.1 | Module 4: Deadlocks | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary condition for deadlock to occur?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the acronym 'MHNC'.

Question 2

Easy

How can we identify a deadlock when only one instance of a resource type exists?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about graph traversal methods.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a deadlock?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how resources are shared among processes.

Question 2

How is a deadlock detected in a system with single instances of resources?

  • Through cycle detection in RAG
  • Through timestamps
  • By terminating processes

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what cyclical paths mean in graph theory.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where 4 processes compete for 3 resources of the same type, each process holds one resource and waits for the others to release theirs. Analyze if a deadlock exists.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Map the resource allocation and requests to identify circular dependencies.

Question 2

Develop a flowchart that illustrates the deadlock detection process for a system with multiple resources of varying types.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Create nodes for decision-making at each step.

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