1.1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
general purpose system
A
can perform a variety of different tasks
2
Q
examples of a general purpose system
A
laptop- browsing, listening to music, creating documents
3
Q
embedded system
A
performs one specific task within a larger system
4
Q
examples of an embedded system
A
washing machine, GPS in a car, digital alarm clock, vending machine
5
Q
why are embedded systems better than general purpose systems?
A
-they are smaller and more compact
-cheaper
-much more reliable
