Kernel Programming Practice Exam
Kernel Programming Practice Exam
About Kernel Programming Exam
The Kernel Programming Certification proves your ability to work with the core of an operating system. It shows that you can write, debug, and manage kernel modules and understand system-level programming. This certification is valuable for job seekers in system programming, OS development, or embedded systems. Many tech companies look for certified talent to build secure, fast, and reliable system software. It helps you stand out in roles such as kernel developer, firmware engineer, or systems software engineer. The certification boosts your resume and supports your career in low-level programming and OS development.
Who should take the Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
- System programmers
- Embedded systems developers
- Firmware engineers
- Linux kernel developers
- Device driver developers
- Low-level systems software engineers
- C/C++ programmers interested in OS development
- Students aiming for careers in OS or embedded programming
- Professionals preparing for roles in performance or security-critical systems
Skills Required
- Writing and compiling kernel modules
- Understanding system calls and kernel-space vs user-space
- Handling interrupts and exceptions
- Managing memory in the kernel
- Developing device drivers
- Debugging kernel-level code
- Understanding process scheduling and CPU management
- Working with I/O subsystems
- File system interactions at the kernel level
- Ensuring kernel code security and performance
Knowledge Gained
- Core concepts of how operating systems work
- Writing, loading, and unloading kernel modules
- How system calls are managed
- Communication between user space and kernel space
- Working with hardware via device drivers
- Memory allocation techniques in the kernel
- Tools for debugging kernel code
- Scheduling and synchronization mechanisms
- Handling security and access control at kernel level
- Understanding how file systems and hardware interact
Course Outline
The Kernel Programming Exam covers the following topics -
Domain 1 - Introduction to Kernel Programming
- Role of the kernel in OS
- User space vs kernel space
Domain 2 - Kernel Modules
- Writing and compiling modules
- Loading and unloading modules
Domain 3 - System Calls
- Creating and handling system calls
- Communication with user space
Domain 4 - Memory Management
- Kernel memory allocation
- Paging, segmentation, and virtual memory
Domain 5 - Process and Thread Management
- Scheduling algorithms
- Kernel threads and process handling
Domain 6 - Device Drivers
- Character and block drivers
- Interfacing with hardware
Domain 7 - Interrupt Handling
- Interrupt service routines (ISR)
- Handling exceptions
Domain 8 - File Systems and I/O Management
- File operations in kernel space
- Buffering, caching, and file system interfaces
Domain 9 - Debugging and Logging
- Using printk and kernel logs
- Debugging tools (GDB, KGDB, etc.)
Domain 10 - Kernel Security
- Access control
- Secure coding practices in kernel space
