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3.6.1. System Control Block (SCB)
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- 1.
What does the SCB stand for?
Hint
Think of what it controls.
- 2.
Name one function of the SCB.
Hint
Consider what happens during a fault.
- 3.
What is the primary function of the SCB?
- Manage memory
- Handle exceptions
- Control power
Hint
Think of system reliability.
- 4.
True or False: The SCB includes mechanisms for managing IRQ priorities.
- True
- False
Hint
Recall how systems prioritize tasks.
- 5.
How would the absence of an SCB affect the performance and reliability of an embedded system?
Hint
Consider the implications in critical applications.
- 6.
Design a basic outline for a software security measure that could be implemented on a system without hardware security features like TrustZone.
Hint
Think about layers of security.
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4 min
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70%
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