kernel-mode process

[/ˈkɜːrnəl moʊd ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: kernel-mode processes
processo em modo núcleo
1. A process that runs with the highest level of privilege in an operating system, with direct access to hardware resources and memory management
Device drivers typically run as kernel-mode processes to interact directly with hardware.
Os drivers de dispositivos geralmente rodam como processos em modo núcleo para interagir diretamente com o hardware.
2. A computational task executed in kernel mode, where the CPU has unrestricted access to system memory and privileged instructions
The operating system scheduler runs as a kernel-mode process to manage all other processes.
O agendador do sistema operacional executa como um processo em modo núcleo para gerenciar todos os outros processos.
This is a highly specialized computing term used in systems programming, operating system design, and software engineering contexts. The terminology is standardized across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities, with no significant regional variations. It is essential terminology for developers working with device drivers, operating systems, and low-level system programming.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
privileged processsupervisor-mode processsystem-mode process
Antonyms / Antônimos
user-mode processunprivileged processapplication process

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
processo em modo núcleo
Standard technical term used in Brazilian IT documentation and education
Portugal
processo em modo núcleo
Same terminology used in Portuguese technical contexts
USA/International
kernel-mode process
English term predominantly used in technical and academic settings worldwide

Related Words

kerneluser-mode processprivilege levelring 0system callmemory protection

Related Idioms & Phrases

running in kernel mode
kernel-level access
privileged execution mode
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