Practice Communication Between Kernel and User Space - 6 | 6. Communication Between Kernel and User Space | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a system call do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how applications interact with the kernel.

Question 2

Easy

Name two types of device files.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how devices are categorized by data handling.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a system call?

  • A way for kernel to call user applications
  • A function for user applications to request services from the kernel
  • A type of hardware interface

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how applications request resources.

Question 2

Device files in Linux are used for:

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how hardware interaction is structured in Linux.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple user-space application that utilizes at least three different system calls and explain how they interact with the kernel.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of how applications use files and request data.

Question 2

Develop a scenario where shared memory significantly improves performance compared to traditional file I/O. Discuss the implications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider applications that need rapid data exchange.

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