Practice Process Vs. Task (2.2) - Process Management Strategies in Real-Time and Embedded Systems
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Process vs. Task

Practice - Process vs. Task

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define a process in the context of an RTOS.

💡 Hint: Think about how programs run in isolation.

Question 2 Easy

What is a task in an embedded system?

💡 Hint: Consider the parts needed to complete a larger job.

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Question 1

What is a process in an embedded system context?

A running program instance
A type of hardware unit
A system method

💡 Hint: Consider what it means to execute a whole program.

Question 2

True or False: A task has its own memory space separate from its process.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how resources are shared between tasks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple embedded system that demonstrates the use of processes and tasks. Explain how these concepts will work together in your design.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the thermostat would need to respond to changes in temperature quickly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically evaluate a scenario where mismanagement of tasks versus processes could lead to system failure in an embedded system.

💡 Hint: Consider the resource allocations for different task priorities.

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