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FreeRTOS - Interrupt Management

Identify the problem in this FreeRTOS code snippet:

taskENTER_CRITICAL();
sharedCounter++;
// Missing taskEXIT_CRITICAL();

ANo problem, code is correct

BsharedCounter is not incremented

CSyntax error due to missing semicolon

DInterrupts remain disabled causing system issues

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check for matching critical section calls
The code calls taskENTER_CRITICAL() but does not call taskEXIT_CRITICAL() to re-enable interrupts.
Step 2: Understand consequences of missing exit
Interrupts remain disabled indefinitely, which can cause system to freeze or miss important events.
Final Answer:
Interrupts remain disabled causing system issues -> Option D
Quick Check:
Missing taskEXIT_CRITICAL() disables interrupts forever = A [OK]

Quick Trick: Always pair taskENTER_CRITICAL() with taskEXIT_CRITICAL() [OK]

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