5.4 - Kernel Module Architecture
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Practice Questions
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What does the module initialization function do?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when new code is integrated into the active kernel.
What macro is used to define the exit function?
💡 Hint: Recall that initialization and exit functions have different prefixes.
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What is the purpose of the module initialization function?
💡 Hint: Think about the first step that happens when a module is activated.
True or False: The exit function is optional for a kernel module.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during module removal.
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Design a kernel module that keeps track of the number of times it has been loaded and unloaded, logging this information.
💡 Hint: Think about how state can persist across multiple loads and unloads.
Implement proper memory management for a module that allocates memory for a linked list. What should you ensure within the exit function?
💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle of allocated resources.
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