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📝 Implementation of synchronization primitives for Windows 7

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Q1. Which kernel component is responsible for low‑level processor synchronization?

🔹 A. HAL
🔹 B. Executive
🔹 C. Kernel
🔹 D. User‑mode subsystems

💡 Difficulty: easy | ✅ Correct: C

Q2. Why does Windows adopt an object‑oriented design for kernel synchronization objects?

🔹 A. It simplifies driver development by hiding hardware details
🔹 B. It allows each object to encapsulate its state and methods, enabling modular and reusable synchronization mechanisms
🔹 C. It reduces the need for assembly code in the kernel
🔹 D. It ensures backward compatibility with older Windows versions

💡 Difficulty: medium | ✅ Correct: B

Q3. If a thread raises its IRQL to DISPATCH_LEVEL while holding a spin lock, what must it ensure before lowering the IRQL?

🔹 A. Release the spin lock first
🔹 B. Decrease the IRQL gradually
🔹 C. Notify the scheduler
🔹 D. Flush the CPU cache

💡 Difficulty: hard | ✅ Correct: D

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