Practice Conclusion - 7.7 | 7. Application Demo: Building a Ranging Sensor Kernel Module | Embedded Linux
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does a kernel module do?

💡 Hint: Think about how devices communicate with the OS.

Question 2 Easy

What pin is used to send a pulse in the ultrasonic sensor example?

💡 Hint: Relate it to initiating an action.

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Question 1

What does the trigger pin do in an ultrasonic sensor?

Starts the measurement
Receives echoes
Calculates distance

💡 Hint: Recall the first step of using the sensor.

Question 2

True or False: The echo pin is used to measure the time taken for the echo to return.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens after the sound is emitted.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a kernel module that can handle multiple sensor types (e.g., ultrasonic, infrared). Discuss how you would implement the interface.

💡 Hint: Think about how to handle varying input processing in your module.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of incorrect GPIO pin initialization on sensor readings and describe potential fail-safes.

💡 Hint: Consider what safety checks are vital in electronics.

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