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What is the key requirement for the critical-section problem that the text mentions?
What is the key requirement for the critical-section problem that the text mentions?
- A bound must exist on the number of times that other processes are allowed to enter their critical sections.
- The selection of the process that will enter the critical section next cannot be postponed indefinitely. (correct)
- Each process must execute at a nonzero speed.
- The relative speed of the n processes must be known.
Which of the following is a limitation of the interrupt-based solution described in the text?
Which of the following is a limitation of the interrupt-based solution described in the text?
- It does not solve the critical-section problem.
- It can lead to starvation, where some processes never enter their critical section.
- It does not work if the critical section runs for an hour.
- All of the above. (correct)
What is the key requirement mentioned in the text for the critical-section problem regarding the relative speed of the processes?
What is the key requirement mentioned in the text for the critical-section problem regarding the relative speed of the processes?
- The processes must execute at a constant speed.
- The processes must execute at the same speed.
- The relative speed of the n processes must be known.
- The processes must execute at a nonzero speed. (correct)
How does the text describe the 'Bounded Waiting' requirement for the critical-section problem?
How does the text describe the 'Bounded Waiting' requirement for the critical-section problem?
What is the main issue raised in the text about the interrupt-based solution if there are two CPUs?
What is the main issue raised in the text about the interrupt-based solution if there are two CPUs?
What is the primary issue that can arise when processes execute concurrently and access shared data?
What is the primary issue that can arise when processes execute concurrently and access shared data?
What is the goal of mechanisms used to ensure the orderly execution of cooperating processes that access shared data?
What is the goal of mechanisms used to ensure the orderly execution of cooperating processes that access shared data?
Which of the following is an example of a race condition discussed in the text?
Which of the following is an example of a race condition discussed in the text?
Which of the following is a mechanism discussed in the text that can be used to solve the critical-section problem and maintain data consistency?
Which of the following is a mechanism discussed in the text that can be used to solve the critical-section problem and maintain data consistency?
What is the purpose of the critical-section problem in the context of concurrent processes?
What is the purpose of the critical-section problem in the context of concurrent processes?
Which of the following is a hardware-based solution to the critical-section problem mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a hardware-based solution to the critical-section problem mentioned in the text?
What is the main concern addressed by the critical-section problem?
What is the main concern addressed by the critical-section problem?
Which of the following best describes the mutual exclusion requirement in the critical-section problem?
Which of the following best describes the mutual exclusion requirement in the critical-section problem?
Why is it essential for processes to follow an entry section in the critical-section problem?
Why is it essential for processes to follow an entry section in the critical-section problem?
What issue can arise if two processes access a shared variable concurrently without synchronization?
What issue can arise if two processes access a shared variable concurrently without synchronization?
In the critical-section problem, what role does the exit section play after the critical section?
In the critical-section problem, what role does the exit section play after the critical section?
Which requirement must be satisfied for a solution to the critical-section problem?
Which requirement must be satisfied for a solution to the critical-section problem?
