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What is the primary purpose of process synchronization?
What is the primary purpose of process synchronization?
Which of the following is a key requirement that a solution to the critical section problem must satisfy?
Which of the following is a key requirement that a solution to the critical section problem must satisfy?
What is the term used to describe a situation where the outcome of a program depends on the relative timing or order of execution of concurrent processes?
What is the term used to describe a situation where the outcome of a program depends on the relative timing or order of execution of concurrent processes?
What is the purpose of the POSIX thread libraries?
What is the purpose of the POSIX thread libraries?
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What is the term used to describe a section of code where shared data is accessed by multiple processes?
What is the term used to describe a section of code where shared data is accessed by multiple processes?
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Which of the following is a key requirement that a solution to the critical section problem must satisfy?
Which of the following is a key requirement that a solution to the critical section problem must satisfy?
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What is a major difference between multithreading and multiprocessing?
What is a major difference between multithreading and multiprocessing?
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In multicore CPUs, how do threads in a process run?
In multicore CPUs, how do threads in a process run?
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What type of storage is associated with a thread's TCB?
What type of storage is associated with a thread's TCB?
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Why do modern operating systems use threads instead of just multiple processes?
Why do modern operating systems use threads instead of just multiple processes?
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Who decides which thread starts first in a multithreaded process?
Who decides which thread starts first in a multithreaded process?
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In multi-processor or multi-core systems, what is a benefit of scheduling the process flow to run on another processor?
In multi-processor or multi-core systems, what is a benefit of scheduling the process flow to run on another processor?
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What should be used if no arguments are being passed or returned in thread creation?
What should be used if no arguments are being passed or returned in thread creation?
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Which requirement must be satisfied in a solution to the critical section problem?
Which requirement must be satisfied in a solution to the critical section problem?
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What is Mutex short for in the context of Locks?
What is Mutex short for in the context of Locks?
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When returning values from threads, what should one be careful about?
When returning values from threads, what should one be careful about?
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What is a key element that needs to be present in a solution to the critical section problem?
What is a key element that needs to be present in a solution to the critical section problem?
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What is the proper way to initialize a mutex lock?
What is the proper way to initialize a mutex lock?
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How should you handle errors when working with locks and condition variables?
How should you handle errors when working with locks and condition variables?
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When should you use condition variables?
When should you use condition variables?
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What should you be careful about when passing arguments to or returning values from threads?
What should you be careful about when passing arguments to or returning values from threads?
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What is the recommended way to share data between threads?
What is the recommended way to share data between threads?
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Which of the following is a good guideline for writing multithreaded code?
Which of the following is a good guideline for writing multithreaded code?
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Study Notes
Multithreading
- A process can have multiple threads, allowing multiple tasks to be executed concurrently.
- In multicore CPUs, threads can run in parallel, increasing processing efficiency.
- Each thread has its own Thread Control Block (TCB), which includes program counter, registers, and state.
Multithreading vs. Multiprocessing
- Multithreading shares address space, while multiprocessing has separate address spaces.
- Multithreading uses thread local storage, whereas multiprocessing uses individual memory spaces.
- Context switching is similar in both multithreading and multiprocessing.
Creating Threads
- The scheduler decides which thread starts first.
- Multiple threads can be created, with possible execution orders depending on the scheduler.
Shared Data and Race Conditions
- Shared data can lead to race conditions, where multiple processes manipulate the same data concurrently.
- Race conditions can result in indeterminate program behavior.
- Process synchronization is necessary to prevent race conditions.
Critical Section
- A critical section is a code segment that accesses shared resources.
- Solutions to the critical section problem must satisfy three requirements: mutual exclusion, bounded waiting, and progress.
- Process synchronization is essential to prevent race conditions in critical sections.
POSIX Threads
- POSIX (Portable Operating System Interface) is a standard for threads in C/C++.
- POSIX threads are effective on multi-processor or multi-core systems, allowing for parallel processing.
- Thread creation, completion, and synchronization are essential components of POSIX threads.
Thread Completion
- When the main process terminates, all threads created by it will terminate.
- The main process must wait for threads to complete using thread completion interfaces.
Locks and Mutex
- Locks are used to solve critical section problems, ensuring mutual exclusion.
- Mutex locks can be initialized using PTHREAD_MUTEX_INITIALIZER or a function.
- Locks must be properly initialized and deleted to avoid errors.
Condition Variables
- Condition variables are used for signaling between threads.
- They are essential for synchronization and communication between threads.
Tips and Guidelines
- Keep multithreaded code simple to avoid bugs.
- Minimize thread interaction to reduce complexity.
- Initialize locks and condition variables properly.
- Check return codes and handle errors.
- Be careful when passing arguments and returning values from threads.
- Use condition variables to signal between threads.
- Always use the manual pages for reference.
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Test your knowledge on multithreading and concurrency in operating systems. Topics covered include the concept of threads, their execution in parallel on multicore CPUs, and the expanded Process Control Block (PCB) for each thread. Get ready for Quiz 2 and the upcoming midterm!
