Hybrid Operating System structures combine elements of microkernel and…
2025
Hybrid Operating System structures combine elements of microkernel and monolithic designs. Which statement best explains why hybrid system retain some services in kernel space?
- A.
To minimize context-switching overhead of critical operations
- B.
To enforce strict security policies
- C.
To simplify application development
- D.
To eliminate the need of system calls
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Correct answer: A
Hybrid operating systems combine microkernel modularity with monolithic performance efficiency. Retaining services in kernel space reduces context-switching overhead compared to pure microkernels. This approach minimizes performance penalties while maintaining architectural flexibility.