5 Questions
What is the primary issue in the shared memory approach to interprocess communication?
Providing a mechanism for user processes to synchronize their actions
What is the purpose of the while loop in the Producer code?
To handle buffer overflow by waiting for a free slot
How many elements of the buffer can be used by the Producer and Consumer?
BUFFER_SIZE - 1 elements
What is the main advantage of using shared memory for interprocess communication?
It is a simple and efficient way to communicate
What is the purpose of the while loop in the Consumer code?
To handle buffer underflow by waiting for an item to be produced
Test your understanding of operating system concepts, including process scheduling, interprocess communication, and client-server systems, based on Chapter 3 of Silberschatz, Galvin and Gagne's 9th edition.
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