Grade 7 Unit 1 Embedded Systems

Open Ended

How do you think embedded systems impact our daily lives, especially in areas like traffic controls and smart appliances?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the flow of data in an embedded system?

• Inputs → Processing → Outputs

• Outputs → Inputs → Processing

• Processing → Outputs → Inputs

• Inputs → Outputs → Processing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an embedded system found at home?

• Television

• Washing machine

• Bookshelf

• Table lamp

Open Ended

List two applications for which a temperature monitoring embedded system can be used. Explain your choices.

Multiple Choice

Arrange the steps of the process in an embedded system in the correct order: Processing, Output, Input.

• Input → Processing → Output

• Processing → Input → Output

• Output → Input → Processing

• Processing → Output → Input

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about microcontrollers and microprocessors are correct?

• Microcontrollers are used for specific tasks and are battery friendly.

• Microprocessors are used for complex, high-speed tasks.

• Microcontrollers have CPU, memory, and I/O on one chip.

• Microprocessors are low cost.

Open Ended

Why might a fire alarm need an analogue heat sensor instead of a digital switch?

Open Ended

Is 30 > 25? What will the Fan do?

Multiple Choice

In which programming construct are instructions executed based on a condition?

• Sequence

• Selection

• Iteration

• Looping

Multiple Select

Which of the following are required steps to create a smart home program that outputs 'Hot' on the LED grid when the temperature is above 25?

• Input a value from the built-in temperature sensor

• Output a light value on the LED grid

• Check if the temperature value is greater than 25

• Move a servomotor to open the garage door

Open Ended

Explain how you would design an automated system to turn on a fan when it gets hot in a greenhouse. Include the input, process, and output in your answer.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are correct programming constructs?

• Coding

• Selection

• Iteration

• Embedded systems

Open Ended

How are embedded systems used in Masdar City or Dubai Smart City initiatives?

Open Ended

What is the most important thing you learned about Embedded Systems today?

Open Ended

If you could improve your automated system design, what would you change?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a success criterion for understanding embedded systems, according to the checklist?

• I can identify embedded systems in real life.

• I can explain Inputs → Processing → Outputs.

• I can compare microcontrollers vs. microprocessors.

• I can design a website from scratch.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about embedded systems, what is one real-life device you encountered that uses a hidden computer, and how does it use inputs, processing, and outputs?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a component or application of embedded systems?

• Traffic Controls

• Processing

• Smart Appliances

• Word Processing Software