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What is the primary role of an operating system?
What is the primary role of an operating system?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a monolithic kernel?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a monolithic kernel?
In a microkernel design, where are most services implemented?
In a microkernel design, where are most services implemented?
Which statement regarding a monolithic kernel is true?
Which statement regarding a monolithic kernel is true?
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What major advantage does a microkernel provide?
What major advantage does a microkernel provide?
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Study Notes
Operating System Role
- An operating system acts as an intermediary between applications and hardware.
Monolithic Kernel
- A monolithic kernel's services operate within the same address space.
- It offers high performance due to reduced context switching.
- A monolithic kernel is challenging to debug and maintain.
Microkernel Design
- In a microkernel design, most services are implemented in user space.
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Description
Test your knowledge on operating system architectures including monolithic kernels and microkernel designs. This quiz covers the functionalities, advantages, and challenges associated with these systems. Perfect for students studying computer science.