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Operating Systems
Activity # 5

Instructions: Answer the following questions briefly. USE YOUR OWN WORDS, for every sentence that is copied
in the internet will be deducted 5 points.

1. Complete the table below (minimum of 3 items per box):

Similarities Differences
Mutex Lock Semaphores Mutex Lock Semaphores

2. Explain process synchronization by giving a real life scenario?

3. Enumerate and explain the 3 solution to critical section problem.

4. How did the uniprocessor system and multiprocessor system implements process synchronization?