7 Questions
What component passes the interrupt number to the CPU?
Programmable Interrupt Controller
Where is the Interrupt Descriptor Table (IDT) located?
Kernel Mode
What does Int 80h represent in the context of system calls?
A software interrupt
Which type of exception is raised for a memory access error?
General Protection Exception
What is used by the CPU to locate the Interrupt Service Routine (ISR)?
Interrupt Number
Which component is very similar to the Interrupt Descriptor Table (IDT)?
System Call Handler
What type of faults are traps?
Software faults
Explore the key differences between monolithic kernels and microkernels in operating system architecture. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, including robust APIs, performance, modularity, and crash resilience.
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