Quiz on Embedded Systems

What is a system?

• A way of performing one or multiple tasks according to a fixed plan or rules.

• A standalone device that doesn't require user input.

• A hardware-only setup.

• A software configuration.

What is an embedded system?

• A computer hardware system without any software.

• A system with software embedded in it as one of its core components.

• A system designed only for large-scale tasks.

• A generic operating system.

Which of the following is NOT a component of an embedded system?

• Processor

• Input/Output Devices

• Memories

• Monitor

What are the three main constraints for designing embedded systems?

• Time, Memory, Input

• Processor speed, System memory, Power dissipation

• Software complexity, Security, Power usage

• Flexibility, Security, Size

Which of the following is a feature of a single-purpose processor?

• Can execute multiple programs

• Requires a general-purpose ALU

• Executes exactly one program

• Uses large program memory

What type of embedded system is typically battery-operated and has little hardware complexity?

• Sophisticated Embedded System

• Medium Scale Embedded System

• Small Scale Embedded System

• Application-specific System

What is an example of a general-purpose processor?

• ARM 7

• Pentium

• DSP

• ASSP

What is the main advantage of using Application-Specific System Processors (ASSP)?

• High flexibility for various tasks

• Provides a faster solution for dedicated tasks

• Suitable for multi-tasking

• Low power consumption

Which embedded system requires the development of a compiler or retargetable compiler due to its complexity?

• Small Scale Embedded System

• Sophisticated Embedded System

• Medium Scale Embedded System

• General Purpose System

What is Moore's Law primarily concerned with?

• Decreasing power consumption

• Doubling the number of transistors on an integrated circuit every two years

• Reducing the size of processors annually

• Increasing the speed of embedded systems