Question

what is kernel ? write its important functions​

Answer 1

Answer:

A kernel is the central part of an operating system. It manages the operations of the computer and the hardware - most notably memory and CPU time

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF KERNEL:

1. Resource allocation

2. Process Management

3. Memory Management

4. I/O Device Management

5. Inter- Process Communication

6. Scheduling

7. System Calls and Interrupt Handling

8. Security or Protection Management

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

A computer kernel interfaces between the three major computer hardware components, providing services between the application/user interface and the CPU, memory and other hardware I/O devices. The kernel provides and manages computer resources, allowing other programs to run and use these resources.