Device Drivers
About Device Drivers
A unique class of software application known as a device driver manages a particular piece of hardware that is connected to a computer. A computer needs device drivers to function correctly.
Why is Device Drivers important?
To connect and communicate with particular devices, a computer needs device drivers. They specify the communication channels and techniques used by the computer's operating system and programs to make requests for the device or access it.
Who should take the Device Drivers Exam?
- Lead Engineer
- Complex Device Drivers (CDD) Developer
- Embedded Software Manager
- Working professionals who want to learn Linux device driver development.
- Students who have an interest in embedded system software development.
Device Drivers Certification Course Outline
- Explore Linux device drivers
- How Loadable Modules Work
- Compiling and Debugging
- Character Device Drivers
- Understand the user and kernel address spaces
- Use block device files
- Describe the function of the block layer
- Implement block driver operations
- Network Drivers
- Examine the net_device_ops structure
- Examine PCI-related API in network drivers
- Using tools with a network driver
Certificate in Device Drivers FAQs
When will the result be declared?
The result will be declared immediately on submission.
How can I take the exam?
It will be a computer-based exam. The exam can be taken from anywhere around the world.
What is the passing score for the Certification?
You have to score 25/50 to pass the exam.
Is there any negative marking?
No there is no negative marking
How many questions will be there in the exam?
There will be 50 questions of 1 mark each
What happens if I fail in the exam?
You will be required to re-register and appear for the exam. There is no limit on exam retake.
How to register for the exam?
You can directly go to the certification exam page and register for the exam.