Practice No Preemption - 4.1.3 | Module 4: Deadlocks | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does 'No Preemption' mean in the context of deadlocks?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens if resources were wrongfully taken from a job mid-completion.

Question 2

Easy

Give a simple example of 'No Preemption'.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a scenario where stopping the action could create issues.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the principle of No Preemption?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the definition as we discussed.

Question 2

No Preemption can lead to deadlocks in systems.

  • Mutual Exclusion
  • Hold and Wait
  • No Preemption
  • Circular Wait
  • Only Mutual Exclusion and Circular Wait
  • No Preemption only
  • Hold and Wait only

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the four conditions we outlined.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain how the 'No Preemption' condition interacts with the other conditions for deadlock in a complex system. How could relaxing this condition alter the system design?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how resource management practices would need to adapt.

Question 2

Propose a hypothetical system architecture that incorporates a modified approach to resource allocation that allows for preemption without compromising data integrity. What safeguards would you implement?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the implications on both performance and safety in your design choices.

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