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Deadlock in Operating Systems Quiz

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Deadlock in Operating Systems Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a condition for deadlock?

Resource Sharing

Circular Wait

Hold and Wait

Mutual Exclusion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Mutual Exclusion

Hold and Wait

Circular Wait

No Preemption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Memory

CPU

Printer

Disk Drive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens in a deadlock situation?

Processes are terminated

Resources are released automatically

Processes are blocked indefinitely

Processes can continue executing

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