6.4.2 - IOCTL Example
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Practice Questions
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What does IOCTL stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of this call in managing device interactions.
Why would you use IOCTL instead of a regular read or write?
💡 Hint: Recall the types of operations IOCTL can handle.
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What is the primary purpose of IOCTL?
💡 Hint: Consider what types of operations are needed beyond just reading and writing.
True or False: IOCTL can be used with any device type, provided the driver supports it.
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility of IOCTL across different hardware.
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Write a C code snippet that configures a device using IOCTL, ensuring to handle potential errors in every step.
💡 Hint: Think about what functions you need to incorporate.
Discuss how you would go about debugging failed IOCTL commands. What strategies would you employ to trace the source of the error?
💡 Hint: Consider what tools or methods are effective in debugging.
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