Unit 2: Process Management, Threads and Synchronization21CSC202J

Semaphores, Mutex Locks and Monitors

Curriculum and historical examination lineage for Semaphores, Mutex Locks and Monitors under Unit 2 (Process Management, Threads and Synchronization) of Operating Systems (21CSC202J) at SRMIST.

Appearances
5
Cataloged Exam Questions
Exam Papers
4
Distinct University Exams
Question Families
0
Recurring Conceptual Archetypes
SRMIST Status
Active
Regulation 2021 Syllabus
Assessment Cycle Weightage

Historical appearance distribution across SRMIST Formative Tests (CT1, CT2) and University End Semester examinations.

CT1
0
Cycle Test 1
CT2
0
Cycle Test 2
EndSem
5
Semester Exam
Marks Weightage Distribution

Factual marks weightage of questions asked on this topic in historical examinations.

1 Marks:3 questions
8 Marks:2 questions
Sample Past Exam Questions

Representative historical questions extracted directly from SRMIST examination papers.

After the completion of DMA transfer, the processor is notified by _____ [1] A. Acknowledgement signal B. Interrupt signal C. WMFC signal D. Control signal

Year: 2023•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

At a particular time of computation the value of a counting semaphore is 10. Then 15 P operations and 17 V operations were completed on this semaphore. The resulting value of the...

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks

Describe the solution using semaphores to solve dinning philosopher problem. [8]

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

Discuss how wait( ) and signal( ) semaphore operations should be implemented in multiprocessor environments, using test and set instructions. The solution should exhibit minimal...

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
8 Marks

__________ is a solution to the problem of low-priority processes being blocked indefinitely. (A) Aging (B) Starvation (C) Deadlocks (D) Wait queue [1]

Year: 2024•Assessment: EndSem
1 Marks
Historical Papers Indexed (4)

Examinations where questions for Semaphores, Mutex Locks and Monitors have appeared.

Operating Systems - MAY 2023 Examination Paper
2023EndSem
Operating Systems - JAN 2024 Examination Paper
2024EndSem
Operating Systems - JULY 2024 Examination Paper
2024EndSem
Operating Systems - MAY 2024 Examination Paper
2024EndSem
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