Practice Building Kernel Modules - 5.6 | 5. Linux Kernel Modules | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the initialization function in a kernel module?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when we load a module.

Question 2

Easy

What is a Makefile used for in building kernel modules?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It tells the compiler what files to build!

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What command is used to compile a kernel module?

  • gcc
  • make
  • insmod

πŸ’‘ Hint: This command is often used in programming!

Question 2

True or False: The exit function of a kernel module is called when the module is loaded.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the module's lifecycle!

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a kernel module that fails to load due to a missing dependency. Describe how you could troubleshoot this issue.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how modules interact with one another.

Question 2

Write a kernel module that prints 'Hello World' on load, but also manages to handle a signal to clean up properly.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look back at how we defined functions and think about signal handling.

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