Practice - Shared Libraries and Dynamic Binding
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Practice Questions
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What is a shared library?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a library filled with books that different people can read.
What happens when a page fault occurs?
💡 Hint: Imagine needing a book from the library that isn't in your hands.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary benefit of shared libraries?
💡 Hint: Think about how sharing a common resource minimizes waste.
True or False: Dynamic binding links libraries at compile time.
💡 Hint: Consider when the linking happens during program execution.
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Challenge Problems
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A software application uses several shared libraries. If one library is updated but not all applications are recompiled, discuss the implications and how dynamic binding can mitigate potential issues.
💡 Hint: Consider how shared libraries function in real-world updates.
Compare and contrast the performance impact of using static versus dynamic linking in modern operating systems.
💡 Hint: Explore the trade-offs of memory efficiency versus performance.
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