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Question 1
Easy
Define critical section in the context of real-time systems.
💡 Hint: Think about where multiple tasks might conflict over resources.
Question 2
Easy
What does mutex stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when two tasks want to access the same resource at the same time.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is a critical section?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a code segment that needs to avoid interruptions.
Question 2
True or False: A mutex allows multiple tasks to access a critical section simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of mutual exclusion.
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Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
You are designing a real-time system where multiple tasks need access to a shared printer. Describe how you would implement critical sections and why: consider both length and potential blocking.
💡 Hint: Think about how to streamline printing tasks.
Question 2
In a multi-threaded application, a high-priority sensor task is blocked by a low-priority logging task. Offer a solution to resolve this.
💡 Hint: Consider adjusting the priorities of tasks dynamically.
Challenge and get performance evaluation