Embedded Systems (OCR GCSE Computer Science): Quizzes
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What is an embedded system built into?
What is an embedded system built into?
A larger device
What is the software in embedded systems often called?
What is the software in embedded systems often called?
Firmware
How do embedded systems differ from general-purpose computers?
How do embedded systems differ from general-purpose computers?
They are designed for specific tasks
What type of operating system do embedded systems usually have?
What type of operating system do embedded systems usually have?
Simple control software instead
Which characteristic are embedded systems optimized for?
Which characteristic are embedded systems optimized for?
Low power consumption
What does an embedded system in a dishwasher control?
What does an embedded system in a dishwasher control?
Wash cycles and temperature
What does an embedded system in a microwave manage?
What does an embedded system in a microwave manage?
Cooking time and power levels
What embedded systems are found in a smartphone?
What embedded systems are found in a smartphone?
GPS, camera, and sensors
What components make up an embedded system?
What components make up an embedded system?
Hardware and software
What key characteristic defines how embedded systems work?
What key characteristic defines how embedded systems work?
They are task-specific