Suprise Quiz - 01 - 20EC211 - Embedded Systems & IoT

Identify the appropriate statement that describes an embedded system.

• General-purpose computer for multitasking.

• Microcontroller-based system for a specific task.

• Web-based application for various users.

• High-performance server for data centers.

Select the key characteristic of embedded systems from the following statements.

• Run multiple general applications simultaneously.

• Come with a graphical user interface by default.

• Perform dedicated functions within a device.

• Always require continuous internet access.

Choose the primary resource constraint in embedded system design.

• Unlimited memory.

• Limited processing power and memory.

• Infinite storage.

• Unlimited bandwidth.

Find the reason for embedded systems often use an infinite loop in their main program.

• For memory cleanup.

• To keep the tasks running indefinitely as there's no OS to terminate programs.

• To improve boot time.

• For aesthetic reasons.

The 'locating' phase in embedded system software development refers to:

• Editing source code.

• Assigning physical memory addresses to code and data.

• Optimizing speed.

• Printing source code.

Select the most common structure of an embedded program.

• while(1) { … }

• for(;;) { … }

• Both A and B

• Neither A and B

Find the most accurate for testing timing-related embedded system behavior

• Simulator

• Emulator

• Compiler

• Debugger

External peripherals are mainly interfaced with the processor through:

• HDMI cables

• Peripheral buses (I2C, SPI, UART)

• Optical links

• Power connectors

Flash memory in embedded systems is typically used for:

• Temporary data during execution

• Storing permanent program code

• Expanding RAM size

• Improving graphics performance

Which tool is used to transfer the compiled program to the embedded system's memory?

• Debugger

• Programmer/Flash tool

• Simulator

• Compiler