Threads and Processes in Programming

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What is a thread in the context of a program's execution?

A heavy-weight process within a process
A small light-weight process within a process (correct)
A system for scheduling tasks in a program
An independent unit not related to a process

How can executing multiple threads concurrently benefit a program?

Reduces CPU resources utilization
Takes advantage of parallelism and reduces overall execution time (correct)
Increases power consumption
Causes the program to run slower

What is a key advantage of using threads in applications involving user interaction?

Enhances responsiveness by separating time-consuming tasks from the main thread (correct)
Causes the application to hang frequently
Increases freezing and unresponsiveness
Reduces responsiveness in the user interface

Why can threads facilitate better resource utilization in server applications?

By handling incoming client requests simultaneously (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of code organization and modularity is improved by using threads?

Complexity and maintainability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What problem may arise if locking mechanisms are not used properly with threads?

Data inconsistency and dead-lock issues (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation may thread starvation occur?

When multiple threads try to access the same data (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does thread concurrency help in utilizing CPU resources more effectively?

By executing multiple threads simultaneously to make use of available CPU resources (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to divide complex tasks into smaller units when using threads?

To make code easier to understand and maintain by handling specific parts of tasks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What issue may arise if locking mechanisms are not properly utilized with threads?

Data inconsistency and dead-lock (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does executing multiple threads concurrently benefit a program?

By taking advantage of parallelism and reducing overall execution time (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of resource utilization is improved by utilizing threads in server applications?

Handling incoming client requests simultaneously (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario may thread starvation occur?

When many threads try to access the same data (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can threads help in maintaining user interface responsiveness?

By separating time-consuming tasks from the main thread (D) Signup and view all the answers

What problem can arise if many threads attempt to access the same data?

Data inconsistency (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to divide complex tasks into smaller manageable units when using threads?

To enhance code organization and modularity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What may happen if many threads try to access the same data without proper mechanisms?

Data inconsistency and dead-lock (A) Signup and view all the answers

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