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What does time-slicing mean in FreeRTOS when tasks have equal priority?

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FreeRTOS - Task Scheduling
What does time-slicing mean in FreeRTOS when tasks have equal priority?
AHigher priority tasks are paused to let lower priority tasks run.
BThe CPU time is shared fairly among tasks with the same priority.
CTasks with equal priority run one after another without switching.
DOnly the first created task runs until it finishes.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand time-slicing concept

    Time-slicing means the CPU divides its time between tasks that have the same priority.

  2. Step 2: Apply to FreeRTOS behavior

    FreeRTOS automatically switches between equal priority tasks to share CPU time fairly.

  3. Final Answer:

    The CPU time is shared fairly among tasks with the same priority. -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Time-slicing = fair CPU sharing [OK]
Quick Trick: Equal priority means tasks share CPU time fairly [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking only one task runs until it finishes
  • Believing tasks run sequentially without switching
  • Assuming lower priority tasks pause higher priority ones

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