Why does FreeRTOS require careful configuration of interrupt priorities when using nested interrupts?

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FreeRTOS - Interrupt Management

ATo disable task switching during interrupts

BTo allow all interrupts to run at the same priority

CTo prevent priority inversion and ensure system stability

DTo automatically increase task priorities during interrupts

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand priority inversion and system stability
Incorrect priority configuration can cause lower priority interrupts to block higher priority ones, causing priority inversion.
Step 2: Importance in FreeRTOS nested interrupts
Proper priority setup prevents this and ensures predictable, stable system behavior.
Final Answer:
To prevent priority inversion and ensure system stability -> Option C
Quick Check:
Priority config prevents inversion and stabilizes system [OK]

Quick Trick: Correct priorities avoid priority inversion and crashes [OK]

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