Practice - Introduction
Practice Questions
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What is process synchronization?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks interact when they share resources.
Name one problem related to lack of synchronization.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when tasks try to access the same resource at the same time.
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What is the main purpose of process synchronization?
💡 Hint: Think about why coordination is necessary in shared environments.
True or False: A deadlock can occur when two processes are waiting indefinitely for resources.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of processes waiting without progress.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario with three tasks that need to access a shared printer. There’s a risk of race conditions. How would you structure the synchronization to ensure only one task prints at a time?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how exclusive access can eliminate conflicts.
Create a flowchart that details a synchronization mechanism to handle a potential deadlock scenario involving two tasks waiting for two resources. Explain your reasoning for the design.
💡 Hint: Consider how task priorities and resource management can be visualized.
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