Embedded Seatwork 1

What is an embedded system?

• A general-purpose computing device

• A system that can be reprogrammed for any task

• A system with software and hardware dedicated to specific tasks

• A multi-user operating system

Which memory type typically stores embedded software?

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache

• SSD

Which of the following is NOT typically a part of an embedded system?

• Microcontroller

• Input/Output interfaces

• Monitor

• Embedded software

Which of the following is a mobile embedded system?

• Air conditioning system

• Electric motor controller

• Smartphone

• Traffic signal controller

Embedded systems typically perform:

• General tasks

• Multiple unrelated operations

• Dedicated functions

• Database management

In what decade did the first embedded systems emerge?

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

What was one of the first applications of embedded systems?

• Medical imaging

• Smart TVs

• Apollo Guidance Computer

• Video game consoles

What is the main role of the controller in an embedded system?

• Display system status

• Provide power

• Make system-level decisions and control peripherals

• Store data permanently

Which of these devices typically contains an embedded system?

• Mechanical typewriter

• Desktop printer

• Ethernet cable

• Manual thermostat

What makes embedded systems suitable for portable devices?

• Large screen size

• Cloud-based storage

• Low power consumption

• High resolution