Practice Task States (5.5.2) - Real-Time Programming for Embedded Systems
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Task States

Practice - Task States

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does it mean when a task is in the Ready state?

💡 Hint: Think about what has to happen before a task can start executing.

Question 2 Easy

Define the Running state in an RTOS.

💡 Hint: What is actually happening to the task in this state?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does it indicate when a task is in the Blocked state?

It is currently executing
It is waiting for a condition
It is ready to run

💡 Hint: Think about what resources might be needed.

Question 2

True or False: A Suspended task is still actively using CPU resources.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to a task when it is not allowed to run.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how an RTOS would handle a task that remains too long in the Blocked state. What strategies could be implemented to prevent a bottleneck?

💡 Hint: Consider the alternatives available when resources are limited.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a simple system involving multiple tasks with varying priorities. How would you manage their transitions between states?

💡 Hint: Think about how task priority affects flow and responsiveness.

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