Practice Microkernels - 1.2.3 | Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a microkernel?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what happens in traditional kernels.

Question 2

Easy

List two advantages of microkernels.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens if a user-level server crashes?

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Interactive Quizzes

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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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the main principle behind a microkernel.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: What happens when a user-level process fails?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the roles of microkernels in service management.

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how features can be added or modified in each approach.

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