Practice System Calls (1.3.2) - Introduction to Operating Systems - Operating Systems
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System Calls

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Question 1 Easy

What is a system call?

💡 Hint: Think about how programs access services provided by the OS.

Question 2 Easy

Name two categories of system calls.

💡 Hint: Consider what types of tasks programs might need.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a system call?

To execute user programs directly
To request services from the kernel
To manage memory

💡 Hint: Focus on how programs interact with the OS.

Question 2

True or False: User mode allows programs to directly execute privileged instructions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the protection mechanisms of the OS.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Why is it crucial that user programs cannot directly manipulate hardware resources?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of unrestricted access.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how the design of system calls impacts system security and stability.

💡 Hint: Think about what would occur if these safeguards didn't exist.

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