Q1. What merits do threads have over the multiple processes? What are the main demerits do they have?
Q2. Illustrate the time stamping scheme of the distributed system for mutual exclusion? Describe the functioning of the scheme via a diagram.
Q3. Write one of the methods which are appropriate for the inter-processor communication in hypercube multiprocessor operating system.
Q4. Write brief notes on any three of the given terms:
a) Virtual Memory
b) Clock Synchronization
c) Interrupt Handling
d) Binary semaphore