Practice Example of a System Call (open, read, write) - 6.2.3 | 6. Communication Between Kernel and User Space | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a system call?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how applications communicate with the operating system.

Question 2

Easy

What does the 'close()' system call do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: What do you do when you're finished using something?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does the open() system call do?

  • Creates a new file
  • Opens an existing file
  • Deletes a file

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens to a file when you open it.

Question 2

True or False: The close() system call is optional and can be omitted.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens if you leave a door open?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a simple C program that opens, reads, and writes to a file, incorporating robust error handling and resource management.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What steps must you follow to ensure your program doesn't leak resources?

Question 2

Explain the potential consequences of neglecting to close file descriptors in a long-running application.

πŸ’‘ Hint: In what scenarios might this become a significant problem?

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