OCR GCSE Embedded Systems

Firmware (software and hardware are integrated on a circuit board) is often used in what type of system?

• Desktop system

• Embedded system

• Operating system

• Point of Sales system

Which one is an example of an embedded system?

• Laptop

• Server

• Desktop PC

• Washing machine

Which best describes an embedded system?

• Usually has a complex operating system

• Used for specialised tasks

• A desktop PC is a good example

Which one is a characteristic of an embedded system?

• Has many cores

• Easy to update

• A single microprocessor including RAM, ROM and a CPU

• Anyone can program

Which one is an example of an embedded system?

• Laptop

• Server

• Desktop PC

• Washing machine

Which best describes an embedded system?

• Usually has a complex operating system

• Used for specialized tasks

• A desktop PC is a good example

Which one is a characteristic of an embedded system?

• Has many cores

• Easy to update

• A single microprocessor including RAM, ROM and a CPU

• Anyone can program

Which of the following is NOT a feature of embedded systems?

• Includes a simple or no user interface
• Typically designed for a single purpose
• Capable of carrying out a wide variety of tasks
• Often resource limited

Which of the following devices found in the home is NOT an embedded system?

• Central heating boiler
• Electronic coffee maker
• Washing machine
• Personal laptop

A washing machine is an example of an Embedded System

• True
• False