10 Questions
What initiates system calls by transferring control from user mode to kernel mode?
Software interrupts
Why are system calls essential for processes?
To enable privileged access to system resources
What is the purpose of APIs in application development?
To provide controlled access to system resources
Which of the following is NOT one of the most common APIs available to application programmers?
Linux API for Linux systems
How do APIs interact with system calls in application development?
By invoking actual system calls on behalf of the programmer
What Windows function is used to create a new process?
CreateProcess()
In which order are elements accessed in a stack data structure?
LIFO (Last In First Out)
What is the purpose of the system call 'Terminate process()'?
Terminate a process that is no longer needed
How are parameters passed to the operating system when stored in memory?
By passing the block's address in a register
What do device management system calls allow programmers to interact with?
Devices
Learn about how system calls are initiated through software interrupts or trap instructions to transfer control from user mode to kernel mode. Explore the crucial role of system calls in enabling processes to access privileged system resources like interacting with hardware devices and managing memory.
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