Exploring Embedded Computers

Which of the following is an example of an embedded computer?

• Microcontroller in a washing machine

• Desktop computer CPU

• Smartphone operating system

• Digital camera firmware

True/False: Wearable computers are new inventions.

• Wearable computers are only used in healthcare.

• False

• Wearable computers are primarily used in gaming.

• Wearable computers have been around for decades.

Fill in the blanks: The _______ is considered the brain of a computer.

• GPU

• CPU

• Hard Drive

• RAM

What is the primary function of an embedded computer?

• To provide high-level user interfaces for applications.

• To run complex simulations and calculations.

• To serve as a general-purpose computer for multiple tasks.

• To control or monitor specific devices and processes.

True/False: All computers can be classified as embedded computers.

• Some computers are always embedded computers

• False

• All computers are embedded computers

• True

Fill in the blanks: An example of a wearable computer is a _______.

• smartwatch

• smartphone

• desktop computer

• tablet

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of embedded systems?

• Highly specialized

• Real-time operation

• Integration with hardware components

• Being general-purpose

True/False: Embedded computers are designed for general-purpose tasks.

• True

• False

• Embedded computers are versatile devices

• They can perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Fill in the blanks: The software that runs on embedded systems is often referred to as _______.

• driver

• application

• firmware

• software

What is a common application of embedded computers in everyday life?

• Smartphones and tablets

• Household appliances like washing machines and microwaves.

• Desktop computers and laptops

• Televisions and monitors