Practice Operating System APIs - 12.2.2 | 12. Application Programming Interface (API) and Final Application | System on Chip
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does an Operating System API do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the role of APIs in task management.

Question 2

Easy

Is the main purpose of OS APIs to control devices directly?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how APIs abstract hardware details.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the main function of an Operating System API?

  • Control device hardware
  • Manage processes and resources
  • Create user interfaces

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the functions of APIs we've discussed.

Question 2

True or False: OS APIs help manage communication between tasks.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the role of IPC in multitasking.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Devise a scenario where improper semaphore usage leads to data corruption. Describe the processes involved.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about a bank transaction where two processes access the same account.

Question 2

Explain the importance of task scheduling in an embedded system for a time-critical application like a medical device.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how real-time applications prioritize certain tasks.

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