Practice Introduction (3.1) - Memory Management in Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems
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Question 1 Easy

What is a key characteristic of real-time systems?

💡 Hint: Think about applications that can't afford to wait.

Question 2 Easy

Why is static memory allocation preferred in embedded systems?

💡 Hint: Consider how memory allocation affects system performance.

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Question 1

What is the main focus of memory management in real-time systems?

Maximizing memory size
Ensuring predictable behavior
Reducing hardware costs

💡 Hint: Consider what real-time applications require.

Question 2

True or False: Memory fragmentation does not affect performance in embedded systems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how space is used in memory.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a memory management strategy for an embedded system that requires real-time responses during critical operations. Discuss the trade-offs involved.

💡 Hint: Consider safety-critical applications in your design.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how dynamic memory allocation could introduce unpredictability in a system designed for real-time operations, providing examples of potential scenarios.

💡 Hint: Think about applications that can't afford downtime.

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