Multiple choice technology operating systems

The Windows OS architecture is highly modular and built on two layers. One layer is called User Mode. What is the other layer called?

  1. The Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)

  2. Hyper-V

  3. Kernel Mode

  4. Executive Services
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Explanation

Windows architecture uses two privilege modes: User Mode (restricted, for applications) and Kernel Mode (unrestricted, for OS services). This dual-mode design provides security and stability by preventing applications from directly accessing critical system resources.

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