1.12 | Embedded System

Question 1

What is meant by the term Embedded System?

Answer 1

An Embedded System is a combination of software and hardware that performs a specific task.

Question 2

What can an embedded system run on?

Answer 2

ROM (Read Only Memory) Or a flask disk

Question 3

Name some examples of a Home embedded system

Answer 3

Washing Machines, Microwaves ovens, Refrigerator, Dish washer, air conditioning unit (Any 2)

Question 4

Name an example of car embedded systems

Answer 4

Electronic Fuel injection system, anti-lock braking system, air-conditioning Units (Any 2)

Question 5

What are some of the conditions that an embedded system reacts to?

Answer 5

Temperature, weight, vibrations and some external conditions by recording data, turning off/on motors.

Question 6

True or False - Embedded Systems preform at low speeds and are rarely reliable ?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

True - False - They are cheaper to replace rather than the whole system?

Answer 7

True