Practice Interrupts In Multitasking And Real-time Systems (9.7) - Interrupt Mechanisms
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Interrupts in Multitasking and Real-Time Systems

Practice - Interrupts in Multitasking and Real-Time Systems

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define context switching in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about how we manage multiple tasks.

Question 2 Easy

What does RTOS stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember what type of systems need to meet strict timing requirements.

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Question 1

What is the primary role of interrupts in multitasking?

A. To handle software programs
B. To enable time-sensitive task execution
C. To increase CPU power consumption

💡 Hint: Think about their role in managing various tasks.

Question 2

True or False: In a real-time operating system, lower-priority tasks can always interrupt higher-priority tasks.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how priorities are structured.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a real-time system for managing heart rate monitors and explain how interrupts will ensure timely data processing.

💡 Hint: Think about monitoring systems and their urgency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose an algorithm that balances efficiency with response time in a multitasking environment using context switching.

💡 Hint: Consider how frequently tasks should be allowed to switch.

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