5.6 - Building Kernel Modules
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the initialization function in a kernel module?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we load a module.
What is a Makefile used for in building kernel modules?
💡 Hint: It tells the compiler what files to build!
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What command is used to compile a kernel module?
💡 Hint: This command is often used in programming!
True or False: The exit function of a kernel module is called when the module is loaded.
💡 Hint: Think about the module's lifecycle!
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Challenge Problems
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You have a kernel module that fails to load due to a missing dependency. Describe how you could troubleshoot this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about how modules interact with one another.
Write a kernel module that prints 'Hello World' on load, but also manages to handle a signal to clean up properly.
💡 Hint: Look back at how we defined functions and think about signal handling.
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