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Question 1

What is an embedded system ?

Answer 1

A computer system (for control) built into a larger system. An embedded system will perform a specific pre-programmed task that is stored in the ROM.

Question 2

what are 3 characteristics of an embedded system ?

Answer 2

• Small amount of storage
• Low processing power
• Perform only specific tasks

Question 3

Are embedded systems a combination of software and hardware ?

Answer 3

yes

Question 4

What are 2 examples of an embedded system, and how are they an embedded system ?

Answer 4

E.g. A washing machine - has a control chip that manages its different program cycles
E.g. A traffic light - has a control chip that determines when to change the colour of the light