Practice Hard Real-time Systems (5.2.1) - Real-Time Programming for Embedded Systems
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Hard Real-Time Systems

Practice - Hard Real-Time Systems

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Question 1 Easy

What are hard real-time systems?

💡 Hint: Think about critical systems like medical devices.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of a hard real-time system.

💡 Hint: Consider safety-critical applications.

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Question 1

What is a characteristic of hard real-time systems?

Non-deterministic behavior
Strict deadlines
Tolerable delays

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of missing a deadline.

Question 2

True or False: Hard real-time systems can tolerate missing deadlines.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider examples discussed in class.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a hypothetical hard real-time system for a drone delivering medical supplies. Describe how you would ensure it meets its timing constraints.

💡 Hint: Consider technologies that provide guaranteed response times like GPS and telemetry.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications if a pacemaker fails to meet its timing demands. What design changes could mitigate risks?

💡 Hint: Think about how pacemakers communicate with the body and what can interrupt that.

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