Process Synchronization and Critical-Section Problem Quiz
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Which of the following is a reason for cooperative processes?

  • Data sharing
  • Computation speedup
  • Modularity
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the purpose of process synchronization?

  • To execute processes independently
  • To achieve modularity
  • To speed up computation
  • To ensure the consistency of shared data (correct)

What is the potential problem of concurrent access to shared data?

  • Process interruption
  • Data loss
  • Data inconsistency (correct)
  • Data corruption

Which of the following is true about race conditions?

<p>Race conditions occur when the outcome depends on the particular order in which instructions execute. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the critical section in a concurrent program?

<p>The code segment where shared data is accessed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for a solution to the critical-section problem?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a semaphore?

<p>A variable used to control access to a common resource by multiple threads. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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