Practice Kernel Module Architecture - 5.4 | 5. Linux Kernel Modules | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the module initialization function do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens when new code is integrated into the active kernel.

Question 2

Easy

What macro is used to define the exit function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall that initialization and exit functions have different prefixes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the module initialization function?

  • It runs when the module is loaded
  • It cleans up resources
  • It registers a network protocol

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the first step that happens when a module is activated.

Question 2

True or False: The exit function is optional for a kernel module.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens during module removal.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a kernel module that keeps track of the number of times it has been loaded and unloaded, logging this information.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how state can persist across multiple loads and unloads.

Question 2

Implement proper memory management for a module that allocates memory for a linked list. What should you ensure within the exit function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the lifecycle of allocated resources.

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