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What is the primary issue in the shared memory approach to interprocess communication?
What is the primary issue in the shared memory approach to interprocess communication?
- Allocating separate memory areas for each process
- The operating system controls the communication between processes
- Implementing a bounded buffer for data exchange
- Providing a mechanism for user processes to synchronize their actions (correct)
What is the purpose of the while loop in the Producer code?
What is the purpose of the while loop in the Producer code?
- To wait for the consumer to consume an item
- To handle buffer overflow by waiting for a free slot (correct)
- To produce an item and add it to the buffer
- To exit the program when the buffer is full
How many elements of the buffer can be used by the Producer and Consumer?
How many elements of the buffer can be used by the Producer and Consumer?
- All BUFFER_SIZE elements
- BUFFER_SIZE + 1 elements
- BUFFER_SIZE - 1 elements (correct)
- BUFFER_SIZE / 2 elements
What is the main advantage of using shared memory for interprocess communication?
What is the main advantage of using shared memory for interprocess communication?
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What is the purpose of the while loop in the Consumer code?
What is the purpose of the while loop in the Consumer code?
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