Unit 3 Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Describe synchronization.
  • Explain a race condition.
  • Discuss interprocess communication.
  • Describe how semaphores can be used in an operating system.
  • Discuss three of the classic synchronization problems.
  • Explain the alternatives to semaphores.
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