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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
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.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
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.
Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Describe the interaction between APIs and the OS kernel. How does this relationship impact application development?
💡 Hint: Think about the abstraction provided by APIs.
Question 2
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.
Challenge and get performance evaluation