Practice Monolithic Systems - 1.2.1 | Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What defines a monolithic operating system?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how different parts of the OS interact.

Question 2

Easy

Name an example of a monolithic operating system.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider popular operating systems.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What characterizes a monolithic kernel?

  • Multiple executable files
  • Single large executable
  • Layered architecture

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the components of the OS are arranged.

Question 2

True or False: Monolithic systems have higher overhead in communication.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how communication occurs within a monolithic system.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Propose a design modification to address the main disadvantages of a monolithic system. What would you recommend and why?

πŸ’‘ Hint: How can you balance performance and modularity?

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of using a monolithic kernel in cloud environments where uptime is critical.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how service interruptions can impact users.

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