Practice Summary of Key Concepts - 3.12 | 3. Memory Management in Real-Time and Embedded Operating Systems | Operating Systems
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is static memory allocation and why is it preferred in RTOS?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about memory assignment during program compilation.

Question 2

Easy

Define fragmentation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how memory can be scattered about rather than in one place.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

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

  • Flexibility
  • Efficiency and Safety
  • Complexity

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what these systems prioritize.

Question 2

Static memory allocation happens at runtime.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall when memory assignments take place.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are creating an embedded system for a medical device. How would you implement memory protection to ensure that critical tasks do not interfere with each other?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how MPUs can help define who gets to read/write where.

Question 2

Evaluate the trade-offs between static and dynamic memory allocation in the context of high-performance embedded applications.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look at how each impacts performance in demanding applications.

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