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Operating System: Process Management - Deadlock, Starvation, and Race

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What is the main consequence of lack of process synchronization?

Race condition

Starvation

Livelock

Deadlock (correct)

How is deadlock resolved?

Process starvation detection

Resource sharing management

External intervention (correct)

Race condition prevention

What does process starvation result in?

Resource competition

Job postponement

Lack of synchronization

System standstill (correct)

What does livelock refer to?

Endless competition for resources Signup and view all the answers

How is race condition different from deadlock and starvation?

It occurs due to asynchronous execution Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between preventing and avoiding deadlocks?

Preventing focuses on removing one of the necessary conditions for deadlock, while avoiding focuses on detection and recovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between deadlock and starvation?

Deadlock affects entire system, while starvation affects only a few programs Signup and view all the answers

In which case do jobs request and hold files for execution duration, leading to a deadlock sequence?

Case 1: Deadlocks on File Requests Signup and view all the answers

What locking technique in databases allows one user to lock out all other users, potentially leading to deadlocks?

Locking the entire database for the duration of the request Signup and view all the answers

What could happen to the record after updates when there is a deadlock sequence in databases?

The final version of data is incorrect Signup and view all the answers

What does dedicated device allocation involve that can lead to deadlocks?

Allocating limited number of devices to competing jobs Signup and view all the answers

In what situation do two programs need two tape drives each, potentially causing a deadlock due to limited availability?

When competing for dedicated device allocation Signup and view all the answers

"What distinguishes deadlock from starvation?"

*Deadlock affects multiple jobs waiting for resources, while starvation affects one job prevented from execution Signup and view all the answers