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Worksheets1.1.3.Embedded Systems
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 9mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is meant by the term 'embedded system'?
a)
A system built into a smart building
b)
A virtual system within a system
c)
A type of system designed to control other systems
d)
System with a dedicated function within a larger mechanical/electrical system
2.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of embedded systems?
a)
Includes a simple or no user interface
b)
Typically designed for a single purpose
c)
Capable of carrying out a wide variety of tasks
d)
Often resource limited
3.
Which of the following devices found in the home is NOT an embedded system?
a)
Central heating boiler
b)
Electronic coffee maker
c)
Washing machine
d)
Personal laptop
4.
Embedded systems often have a self-reset function that triggers in the event of data loss or corruption, and can also be triggered periodically by an internal timer. Why is this a requirement?
a)
Lower grade components are used with embedded systems to keep the cost down
b)
Embedded systems can be used in places that may not by physically accessible
c)
Embedded systems malfunction more frequently than PCs because of the specific hardware used
d)
Embedded system programs are likely to have unresolved bugs
5.
Embedded systems usually avoid using hard disks in favour of flash memory. Why is that?
a)
Embedded programs require lower performance CPUs
b)
Moving parts are less reliable than solid-state components which are also more robust
c)
Embedded systems require components that are more compatible with other hardware
d)
Dedicated hardware does not work with hard disks
6.
Why could a satellite television decoder set-top-box perform the same task more quickly than a high specification PC?
a)
It has a smaller memory
b)
It has fewer peripherals to control
c)
Simplified hardware is dedicated to the task
d)
It doesn't need a hard disk
7.
A washing machine is an example of an Embedded System
a)
True
b)
False
8.
A laptop is an example of an Embedded System
a)
True
b)
False
9.
A mobile phone is an example of an Embedded System
a)
True
b)
False
10.
What is an embedded system?
a)
A computer system that has many different purposes
b)
A computer system that can be upgraded
c)
A computer system that has one single purpose
d)
A computer system with an operating system
11.
How many of the following are examples of Embedded Systems?
a)
Mobile Phone
b)
Washing Machine
c)
Microwave
d)
Fridge
e)
Laptop
12.
How many of the following are not examples of Embedded Systems?
a)
Mobile Phone
b)
Washing Machine
c)
Microwave
d)
Fridge
e)
Laptop
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