Practice What is Threading? - 1.1 | Chapter 7: Concurrency and Parallelism in Python | Python Advance
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Question 1

Easy

What is threading in Python?

💡 Hint: Think about how it allows multiple operations to take place.

Question 2

Easy

Why should we avoid threads for CPU-bound tasks?

💡 Hint: Remember what the GIL does.

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Question 1

What does threading allow us to do in Python?

  • A) Execute tasks serially
  • B) Run multiple tasks concurrently
  • C) Prevent memory sharing

💡 Hint: Think about how tasks operate simultaneously.

Question 2

True or False: The GIL allows multiple threads to execute Python bytecode simultaneously.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on what the GIL is designed to do.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a Python program that uses threading to fetch data from three different URLs simultaneously. Explain how you would manage shared data safely.

💡 Hint: Consider how you ensure that data is not modified until threads are done.

Question 2

Discuss the potential issues that can arise from data corruption when using threads. How can you mitigate these issues?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when threads try to use the same resources.

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