GCSE J277 - 1.1.3 - Embedded Systems

Embedded Systems use CPUs to control functions related to the device they are installed on

• True
• False

A washing machine is an example of an Embedded System

• True
• False

A laptop is an example of an Embedded System

• True
• False

A microwave is an example of an Embedded System

• True
• False

A mobile phone is an example of an Embedded System

• True
• False

What is an embedded system?

• A computer system that has many different purposes
• A computer system that can be upgraded
• A computer system that has one single purpose
• A computer system with an operating system

What is a disadvantage of an embedded system?

• Low energy consumption
• Small size
• Difficult to program for
• Quite robust

Embedded systems can be described as

• A simple desktop computer
• A low powered laptop computer
• A mobile phone
• A single chip containing only necessary components

They're usually ________ systems

• Dedicated
• Desktop
• Decoding
• Database

Which is a better example of an embedded system

• Laptop
• Smartwatch