Deadlock in Operating Systems Quiz

What is the definition of deadlock?

• A scheduling algorithm

• A situation where processes are blocked forever

• A method of resource allocation

• A type of operating system

Which of the following is NOT a condition for deadlock?

• Resource Sharing

• Circular Wait

• Hold and Wait

• Mutual Exclusion

What does 'Mutual Exclusion' mean in the context of deadlocks?

• Multiple processes can share resources

• Only one process can use a resource at a time

• Resources can be preempted

• Processes can wait indefinitely

Which condition states that a process must hold a resource while waiting for another?

• Mutual Exclusion

• Hold and Wait

• Circular Wait

• No Preemption

What is a preemptable resource?

• A resource that is always available

• A resource that can be taken away with little effect

• A resource that can be shared

• A resource that cannot be taken away

Which of the following is an example of a non-preemptable resource?

• Memory

• CPU

• Printer

• Disk Drive

What happens in a deadlock situation?

• Processes are terminated

• Resources are released automatically

• Processes are blocked indefinitely

• Processes can continue executing

Which of the following methods can be used to handle deadlocks?

• Ignoring the problem

• Allowing deadlocks to occur

• Using a protocol to prevent deadlocks

• All of the above

What is the purpose of deadlock prevention?

• To allow deadlocks to occur

• To ignore deadlocks

• To recover from deadlocks

• To ensure at least one condition for deadlock does not hold

How can 'Hold and Wait' be prevented?

• By allowing processes to hold resources

• By requiring processes to request all resources at once

• By allowing preemption of resources

• By sharing resources among processes