System Calls in Operating Systems

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What is a common disadvantage of kernel-based operating systems?

May suffer from stratification

Which of the following mechanisms is typical in a kernel-based operating system?

Monolithic kernel

In the context of operating systems, what is a microkernel?

Essential core of OS code

What is the main advantage of a microkernel-based operating system regarding extensibility?

<p>New functionality can be added to user space without modifying the kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure can a microkernel-based operating system be compared to?

<p>Client-server structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose do system calls serve in an operating system?

<p>They provide a programming interface to OS services</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does a microkernel focus on regarding system calls?

<p>Minimizing the number of system calls it supports</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue is a monolithic kernel most likely to face?

<p>Poor reliability due to excessive kernel modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a microkernel from other kernel types?

<p>Its focus on maintaining essential OS code in the kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the microkernel serve in an operating system?

<p>It provides an interface for system calls to access OS services</p> Signup and view all the answers

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