Practice The Software Hierarchy (1.3.4) - Introduction to Computer Systems and Performance
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The Software Hierarchy

Practice - The Software Hierarchy

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Question 1 Easy

What is hardware in a computer system?

💡 Hint: Think about the tangible parts of a computer.

Question 2 Easy

Define firmware in simple terms.

💡 Hint: It's essential for the initial operation of hardware.

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Question 1

What is the role of firmware?

Manages user applications
Controls hardware directly
Provides APIs

💡 Hint: Think of what runs at the very basic level of a device.

Question 2

True or False: Application Software runs in kernel mode.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the different modes of operation in software.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe the interaction between APIs and the OS kernel. How does this relationship impact application development?

💡 Hint: Think about the abstraction provided by APIs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider the potential risks of allowing user applications to operate in kernel mode. Discuss the implications for system security.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of system security.

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