Deadlocks in Operating Systems

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Which of the following is NOT considered a resource in a computer system?

Operating system

What is an instance of a resource type?

A specific occurrence of a resource

Which of the following is an example of a logical resource?

Files

What is the purpose of an operating system in handling processes and resources?

To allocate resources to processes

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical resource in a computer system?

Semaphores

In a deadlock situation, processes are unable to proceed because they are waiting for?

Resources held by other processes

What is an example of a logical resource?

Monitors

What is an instance of a resource type?

The specific version of the resource

What is a deadlock situation?

When processes are unable to proceed

In a multiprogramming system, multiple processes are executed ___________.

Simultaneously

Test your knowledge on deadlocks in operating systems with this quiz. Learn about how operating systems handle processes and resources, and understand what a deadlock situation is.

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