Practice Need For Synchronization (7.2) - Process Synchronization in Real-Time Systems
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Need for Synchronization

Practice - Need for Synchronization

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Question 1 Easy

What is synchronization in real-time systems?

💡 Hint: Think about tasks sharing resources.

Question 2 Easy

Define what a race condition is.

💡 Hint: Remember: it involves two or more tasks.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of synchronization in real-time systems?

Prevent race conditions
Improve computational speed
Maximize resource use

💡 Hint: Think of what issues synchronization addresses.

Question 2

True or False: A race condition only occurs when tasks are executed sequentially.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember how tasks are structured in real-time systems.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a multi-threaded application, you observe a data inconsistency occurring frequently. Discuss potential reasons and solutions concerning synchronization.

💡 Hint: Think of how tasks interact with shared data.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a small system that prevents deadlocks efficiently. Describe the mechanisms you would incorporate.

💡 Hint: Consider how you would manage request order and resource access.

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