Practice Handling Signals - 6.6.2 | 6. Communication Between Kernel and User Space | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the SIGINT signal signify?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about common user actions within terminal applications.

Question 2

Easy

What function can be used to register a signal handler?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the name that deals with signals.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the purpose of a signal in Linux?

  • To communicate with hardware
  • To notify processes of events
  • To handle memory allocation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how the kernel interacts with processes.

Question 2

True or False: A signal can directly terminate a process without any registered handler.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens without specific instructions from the process.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Create a C program that uses sigaction() to set up a signal handler for SIGQUIT. What should happen when SIGQUIT is received?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to structure the program to include signal setup.

Question 2

Discuss what issues might arise from using the signal() function versus sigaction(). Which is recommended for modern applications?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how portability and reliability affect signal handling.

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