What is the main reason to invoke GPIO.cleanup() after your Raspberry Pi GPIO script finishes execution?

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Raspberry Pi - GPIO Basics with Python

What is the main reason to invoke GPIO.cleanup() after your Raspberry Pi GPIO script finishes execution?

ATo permanently disable the GPIO pins

BTo speed up the execution of the next program

CTo reset all GPIO pins to their default state and avoid conflicts in future programs

DTo save the current GPIO pin states for later use

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand GPIO states
GPIO pins can remain set as input or output after a program ends.
Step 2: Purpose of cleanup
Calling GPIO.cleanup() resets pins to input mode, preventing interference with other programs.
Final Answer:
To reset all GPIO pins to their default state and avoid conflicts in future programs -> Option C
Quick Check:
Reset pins to default state [OK]

Quick Trick: Always reset GPIO pins after use [OK]

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