Embedded Systems Quiz

What is an embedded system?

• A computer system with no specific function

• A general-purpose computer system

• A computer system with a dedicated function within a smaller mechanical system

• A computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical system

What was one of the earliest examples of an embedded system?

• Hybrid vehicles

• Digital watches

• Apollo guidance computer used for the moon missions

• MP3 players

What are typical properties of embedded systems?

• High power consumption, small size, rugged operating ranges, low cost per unit

• Low power consumption, large size, rugged operating ranges, low cost per unit

• Low power consumption, small size, rugged operating ranges, low cost per unit

• High power consumption, large size, delicate operating ranges, high cost per unit

What are modern embedded systems often based on?

• CPUs with integrated memory

• Microprocessors

• Microcontrollers

• General-purpose counterparts

What is a property of typically embedded computers when compared with general-purpose counterparts?

• Limited processing resources

• Rugged operating systems

• Large size

• High power consumption

What can design engineers do with embedded systems to optimize them?

• Reduce the size and cost of the product and increase the reliability and performance

• Dedicate them to multiple tasks

• Reduce the reliability and performance

• Increase the size and cost of the product

What are typical examples of embedded systems?

• Smartphones, laptops, tablets

• Traffic lights, domestic appliances, factory equipment

• Television, gaming consoles, cameras

• Printers, scanners, projectors

What are some properties of embedded systems that make them difficult to program and interact with?

• Limited processing resources, low power consumption

• High power consumption, large size

• Rugged operating systems, low per-unit cost

• Small size, low per-unit cost

What are some examples of embedded systems that benefit from economies of scale?

• Instruments used in hospitals, car engine management systems, digital clocks

• Hybrid vehicles, MRI, avionics

• MP3 players, portable devices, stationary installations

• Traffic lights, digital clocks, car engine management systems

What is the main function of an embedded system within a larger mechanical and electrical system?

• To perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• To have no specific function

• To have a general-purpose function

• To have a dedicated function