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Real-Time Linux and Embedded Applications

1.6 - Real-Time Linux and Embedded Applications

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define Real-Time Linux.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of timing.

Question 2 Easy

What does PREEMPT-RT stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider how to reduce delay in Linux tasks.

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Question 1

What does PREEMPT-RT do?

Reduces computational load
Increases latency
Improves real-time capabilities

💡 Hint: Consider what a patch would typically aim to improve.

Question 2

True or False: Xenomai allows real-time and non-real-time tasks to run separately.

True
False

💡 Hint: What is the purpose of dual-kernel architecture?

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario where using Real-Time Linux would significantly improve outcomes in an embedded application.

💡 Hint: Think about safety-critical systems.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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