1.6 - Real-Time Linux and Embedded Applications
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Practice Questions
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Define Real-Time Linux.
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of timing.
What does PREEMPT-RT stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider how to reduce delay in Linux tasks.
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What does PREEMPT-RT do?
💡 Hint: Consider what a patch would typically aim to improve.
True or False: Xenomai allows real-time and non-real-time tasks to run separately.
💡 Hint: What is the purpose of dual-kernel architecture?
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Challenge Problems
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Design a scenario where using Real-Time Linux would significantly improve outcomes in an embedded application.
💡 Hint: Think about safety-critical systems.
Evaluate the trade-offs between using PREEMPT-RT and standard Linux in a medical device application.
💡 Hint: Consider the context of device use and user safety.
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