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Operating Systems · Quiz 2 · 12 Apr 2026 · January 2026 term

Question 13: Assume that context switches can occur at any time durin…

Question 13

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Assume that context switches can occur at any time during the execution of the following code snippet. The variable counter is shared between two programs. Which of the following can be the possible final values of counter? Initial value of counter = 200

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    185

  2. B

    160

  3. C

    225

  4. D

    200

  5. E

    240

  6. F

    175

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Correct answers

  • A

    185

  • B

    160

  • C

    225

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Question 13 of 17 in the IIT Madras BS Operating Systems (Operating Systems) Quiz 2 paper sat on 12 Apr 2026, in the January 2026 term (OS 06 Apr 26). It carries 4 marks.

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