6.6.2 - Handling Signals
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What does the SIGINT signal signify?
💡 Hint: Think about common user actions within terminal applications.
What function can be used to register a signal handler?
💡 Hint: Recall the name that deals with signals.
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What is the purpose of a signal in Linux?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the kernel interacts with processes.
True or False: A signal can directly terminate a process without any registered handler.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens without specific instructions from the process.
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Create a C program that uses sigaction() to set up a signal handler for SIGQUIT. What should happen when SIGQUIT is received?
💡 Hint: Think about how to structure the program to include signal setup.
Discuss what issues might arise from using the signal() function versus sigaction(). Which is recommended for modern applications?
💡 Hint: Consider how portability and reliability affect signal handling.
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