Practice Microkernels (1.2.3) - Introduction to Operating Systems - Operating Systems
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Microkernels

Practice - Microkernels

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a microkernel?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens in traditional kernels.

Question 2 Easy

List two advantages of microkernels.

💡 Hint: What happens if a user-level server crashes?

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a microkernel?

To run all services in kernel mode
To minimize the amount of code in the kernel
To enhance performance dramatically

💡 Hint: Think about the main principle behind a microkernel.

Question 2

True or False: Microkernels increase the reliability of system services.

True
False

💡 Hint: What happens when a user-level process fails?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how microkernels could be used in modern distributed systems. Highlight the challenges they might face.

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of microkernels in service management.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the trade-offs between maintaining a microkernel architecture versus a traditional monolithic kernel in terms of future proofing for new technologies.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how features can be added or modified in each approach.

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