Process Synchronization Quiz

What is the main objective of process synchronization?

• To ensure processes run independently

• To ensure multiple processes access shared resources without interference

• To increase the speed of process execution

• To eliminate the need for inter-process communication

Which of the following is a type of process synchronization?

• Independent Process

• Sequential Process

• Static Process

• Dynamic Process

What problem arises from a lack of synchronization in cooperative processes?

• Data redundancy

• Deadlock

• Increased performance

• Resource allocation

What is a race condition?

• A method to increase process speed

• A situation where multiple processes access shared data simultaneously

• A situation where processes are executed in a predictable order

• A type of deadlock

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a solution to the critical section problem?

• Progress

• Bounded Waiting

• Infinite Waiting

• Mutual Exclusion

What is the Producer-Consumer Problem?

• A problem where producers and consumers work independently

• A problem that only affects producers

• A problem involving synchronization between producers and consumers sharing a buffer

• A problem that only affects consumers

In the context of process synchronization, what does 'mutual exclusion' mean?

• Processes can execute in any order

• Only one process can execute in its critical section at a time

• Multiple processes can access the critical section simultaneously

• Processes are not allowed to share resources

What is the Dining Philosophers Problem primarily concerned with?

• Memory management techniques

• File system operations

• Data integrity in databases

• Resource allocation and deadlock prevention

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

• Virtual Memory

• Garbage Collection

• Thread Pool

• Semaphore

What can occur if proper synchronization is not implemented?

• Increased system performance

• Data consistency

• Deadlock

• Resource efficiency