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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What does an Operating System API do?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of APIs in task management.
Question 2
Easy
Is the main purpose of OS APIs to control devices directly?
💡 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
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of APIs we've discussed.
Question 2
True or False: OS APIs help manage communication between tasks.
- True
- False
💡 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.
💡 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.
💡 Hint: Recall how real-time applications prioritize certain tasks.
Challenge and get performance evaluation