Practice Operating System Structure - 1.2 | Module 1: Introduction to Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a monolithic system?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how components are organized.

Question 2

Easy

What structure does the layered approach use?

πŸ’‘ Hint: How do layers interact with each other?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a primary feature of monolithic systems?

  • Dynamic loading of modules
  • Everything is in one executable
  • Layered structure

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on how components are structured.

Question 2

True or False: Each layer in a layered approach can communicate directly with non-adjacent layers.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how information flows through the system.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate a scenario: A team is developing a new operating system targeted at high reliability in a critical application. Which architecture would be more suitable between monolithic and microkernel? Justify your choice.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each architecture handles failures.

Question 2

A developer has to optimize communication between layers in a layered architecture. What techniques could they employ to minimize performance overhead? Discuss possible solutions.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on minimizing interactions and optimizing existing pathways.

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