7 Questions
Which of the following is a reason for cooperative processes?
All of the above
What is the purpose of process synchronization?
To ensure the consistency of shared data
What is the potential problem of concurrent access to shared data?
Data inconsistency
Which of the following is true about race conditions?
Race conditions occur when the outcome depends on the particular order in which instructions execute.
What is the critical section in a concurrent program?
The code segment where shared data is accessed.
Which of the following is a requirement for a solution to the critical-section problem?
All of the above
What is a semaphore?
A variable used to control access to a common resource by multiple threads.
Test your knowledge on process synchronization, critical-section problem, and classical process-synchronization problems in this quiz prepared by Dr. Babar Shah. Explore both software and hardware solutions to ensure consistency of shared data.
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