Practice Summary Of Key Concepts (5.12) - Input/Output (I/O) Management in Real-Time and Embedded Environments
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Summary of Key Concepts

Practice - Summary of Key Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define polling in embedded systems.

💡 Hint: Think about how a waiter checks on customers.

Question 2 Easy

What does DMA stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider memory access without CPU intervention.

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Question 1

What technique actively checks the device status in I/O operations?

Polling
Interrupt-driven I/O
DMA

💡 Hint: What method takes up CPU resources by checking regularly?

Question 2

True or False: ISR latency should be kept high for optimal system performance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Does high responsiveness mean more or less delay?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario with an automated irrigation system that requires both efficiency and power management. How would you implement I/O techniques?

💡 Hint: Consider which methods minimize CPU involvement during data collection.

Challenge 2 Hard

Devise a strategy for a drone system that prioritizes ISR latency and power efficiency. What design considerations would you recommend?

💡 Hint: Focus on balancing responsive behavior with energy consumption.

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