Practice Common Issues - 7.11 | 7. Process Synchronization in Real-Time Systems | Operating Systems
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Question 1

Easy

Define deadlock in the context of operating systems.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about two people needing the same items to move forward.

Question 2

Easy

What is a race condition?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider two people trying to edit a document simultaneously.

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Question 1

What is a deadlock?

  • A cycle of resource allocation
  • A resource waiting situation
  • Two processes blocking each other

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how two cars might get stuck at an intersection.

Question 2

True or False: Starvation can occur in real-time systems if low-priority tasks cannot execute due to high-priority tasks monopolizing resources.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how priorities can affect who gets to use resources first.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a simulation model that demonstrates deadlock and propose strategies to resolve it.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to visualize the resource allocation process and where it could get stuck.

Question 2

Design an algorithm that uses priority aging to prevent starvation; explain its logic.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would implement a timer to increment priorities.

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