Mastering Java: The Ultimate Quiz for 'Thinking in Java'

What is demonstrated if philosophers spend more time eating than thinking?

1. Deadlock is less likely

2. System performance improves

3. Deadlock is more likely

4. System/resource efficiency increases

The correct answer is: Deadlock is more likely

If philosophers spend more time eating than thinking, then deadlock is more likely. This is because deadlock refers to a situation where two or more processes are unable to complete their tasks because they are waiting for each other to release resources. Therefore, if philosophers are spending more time eating instead of thinking, they will not be able to complete their tasks and may end up in a deadlock situation. It is important for philosophers to balance their time between eating and thinking to avoid this potential issue. The other options, such as deadlock being less likely or system performance improving, are not relevant to this situation and are therefore incorrect. System/resource efficiency may not necessarily increase as more time is spent on non-essential activities like eating.