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What is a deadlock in the context of operating systems?
What is a deadlock in the context of operating systems?
A deadlock is a situation where a set of processes are blocked because each process is holding a resource and waiting for another resource acquired by some other process.
Provide an analogy to explain deadlock in operating systems.
Provide an analogy to explain deadlock in operating systems.
An analogy is when two trains are coming toward each other on the same track and there is only one track, causing both trains to be unable to move once they are in front of each other.
Explain how deadlock can occur in operating systems using the example of Process 1 and Process 2.
Explain how deadlock can occur in operating systems using the example of Process 1 and Process 2.
Process 1 is holding Resource 1 and waiting for resource 2 which is acquired by process 2, and process 2 is waiting for resource 1, leading to a deadlock situation.
In the context of resource allocation, what sequence of events can lead to deadlock?
In the context of resource allocation, what sequence of events can lead to deadlock?
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What are the four conditions that can lead to deadlock in operating systems?
What are the four conditions that can lead to deadlock in operating systems?
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