Practice Time Management: System Tick, Delays, Software Timers (7.6) - Modelling and Specification - A Deep Dive into Embedded System Abstraction
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Time Management: System Tick, Delays, Software Timers

Practice - Time Management: System Tick, Delays, Software Timers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a system tick?

💡 Hint: Think of it as the heartbeat of the OS.

Question 2 Easy

Why would you use a delay in your code?

💡 Hint: Consider scenarios requiring waiting for sensor data.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a system tick?

A one-time delay event
A periodic timer interrupt
A type of sensor

💡 Hint: Think about how timing is managed in an OS.

Question 2

True or False: A delay function can block other tasks from executing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you delay processing.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Imagine designing a smart lighting system for an office. Explain how you would implement system ticks, delays, and software timers to manage the lighting based on occupancy sensors.

💡 Hint: Think about the tasks involved and how timing affects system behavior.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the potential consequences of relying solely on delays for task management in an embedded system.

💡 Hint: Consider real-time requirements and the necessity for timely responses.

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