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Define context switching in your own words.
Think about how we manage multiple tasks.
What does RTOS stand for?
Remember what type of systems need to meet strict timing requirements.
What is the primary role of interrupts in multitasking?
Think about their role in managing various tasks.
True or False: In a real-time operating system, lower-priority tasks can always interrupt higher-priority tasks.
Consider how priorities are structured.
Design a real-time system for managing heart rate monitors and explain how interrupts will ensure timely data processing.
Think about monitoring systems and their urgency.
Propose an algorithm that balances efficiency with response time in a multitasking environment using context switching.
Consider how frequently tasks should be allowed to switch.
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