1. What is a semaphore and how is it used in concurrent programming?
2. Explain the difference between a binary semaphore and a counting semaphore
3. Describe the P (Wait) and V (Signal) operations in semaphores and explain their purpose.
4. What are System V semaphores, and which API functions are used
5. Can you give an example of a common use case for semaphores in resource allocation, process sync
6. What are System V semaphores and how do they differ from POSIX semaphores?
7. Explain how semaphore sets are used in System V semaphores and provide a use case
8. What is the purpose of the `semget()` function in System V semaphores
9. Describe the role of the `semop()` function in semaphore operations.
10. What is the `semctl()` function used for in System V semaphores?
11. How do System V semaphores handle inter-process synchronization
12. Can you walk through the steps involved in creating, initializing
13. What are some advantages and disadvantages of using System V semaphores
14. What is the purpose of the `semget()` function in the context of System V semaphores
15. Explain the role of the `key_t key` parameter in the `semget()` function
16. What is the significance of the `semflg` parameter in the `semget()` function
17. Describe a scenario where you would use multiple semaphores in a set
18. What is the purpose of the `semop()` function in System V semaphores
19. Explain the role of the `struct sembuf` structure in the `semop()` function.
20. How does the `SEM_UNDO` flag in the `sem_flg` field of `sembuf` help
Queries. Synchronization Techniques. Semaphore
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