Practice IOCTL (Input/Output Control) - 6.4 | 6. Communication Between Kernel and User Space | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does IOCTL stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s an acronym related to how applications control hardware.

Question 2

Easy

What is the purpose of a device driver?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the software that connects programs to hardware.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does IOCTL allow user-space applications to do?

  • Send control commands to device drivers
  • Only read data
  • Only write data

πŸ’‘ Hint: It’s not just about reading or writing; think about controlling a device.

Question 2

True or False: IOCTL can only be used with standard file operations.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its purpose and flexibility.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a program that uses IOCTL to both configure and retrieve status from a hardware device. Explain the process steps with a focus on the necessary commands.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what sequences are necessary to effectively control and interact with the device.

Question 2

Discuss potential security vulnerabilities associated with improper use of IOCTL and the implications for system stability.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what could happen if commands do not match device capabilities.

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