Practice Need for Synchronization - 7.2 | 7. Process Synchronization in Real-Time Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is synchronization in real-time systems?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about tasks sharing resources.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a race condition is.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember: it involves two or more tasks.

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of what issues synchronization addresses.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember how tasks are structured in real-time systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how tasks interact with shared data.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how you would manage request order and resource access.

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