Mastering Processes and Interprocess Communication in Operating Systems

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a process?

Cache (correct)
Registers
Stack
Heap

What is the purpose of interprocess communication (IPC)?

To allow processes to share the same memory space
To facilitate communication between processes on different machines
To allocate system resources to processes
To synchronize the execution of processes (correct)

Which of the following is an example of IPC in a shared-memory system?

Sockets
Semaphore
Message passing
Pipes (correct)

What are the two main methods of interprocess communication (IPC)?

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What is the purpose of client-server communication using sockets?

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Study Notes

Process Components

A process consists of program counter, registers, and memory (both program and data)

Interprocess Communication (IPC)

Purpose: allows processes to exchange data and synchronize their actions

IPC in Shared-Memory Systems

Example: shared memory with locks (e.g., semaphores) to coordinate access

IPC Methods

Two main methods: shared memory and message passing

Client-Server Communication

Purpose: allows a client to request a service from a server using sockets
Sockets: allow communication between a client and a server over a network

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Test your knowledge on processes and interprocess communication in operating systems with this quiz. Explore the process concept, process scheduling, operations on processes, and various forms of interprocess communication such as shared-memory and message-passing systems. Get ready to dive into examples of IPC systems and communication in client-server systems.