Embedded Systems - CraignDave

What is an embedded system?

• A computer system with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical and electrical system.

• A large-scale computer used for data processing.

• A software application with no specific function.

• A mechanical device that does not require electricity.

What percentage of all processors are manufactured as components of embedded systems?

• 98 per cent

• 75 per cent

• 85 per cent

• 50 per cent

Which of the following is NOT an example of an embedded system?

• Digital watches

• Desktop computers

• Traffic lights

• Car engine management systems

What are modern embedded systems often based on?

• Microcontrollers

• Vacuum tubes

• Mechanical switches

• Quantum computers

Which of the following is a typical property of embedded computers?

• High processing resources

• High power consumption

• Large size

• Low per-unit cost

Why can embedded systems be more difficult to program and interact with?

• Because of their limited processing resources

• Because they do not use electricity

• Because of their high power consumption

• Because of their large size