Practice - User and Kernel Mode
Practice Questions
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What are user and kernel mode?
💡 Hint: Consider which mode interacts directly with hardware.
What is the purpose of a system call?
💡 Hint: Think about how user applications perform restricted operations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What mode allows direct access to hardware resources?
💡 Hint: Think about which mode manages the core OS functions.
True or False: In user mode, applications can execute privileged instructions at any time.
💡 Hint: Consider the restrictions imposed on applications.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain what happens to system stability if a user application exploits the transition to kernel mode incorrectly.
💡 Hint: Consider the safeguards put in place that could be bypassed.
Analyze a scenario where a system call fails. What repercussions might this have on user applications and overall system behavior?
💡 Hint: Think about how user programs rely on system calls for essential operations.
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