Quiz on Embedded Systems

What is an embedded system primarily designed to do?

• Run general-purpose applications

• Perform a variety of tasks

• Execute a specific function

• Store large amounts of data

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

• Smartphone

• Web server

• Laptop computer

• Desktop computer

What type of operating system does a general-purpose computing system typically contain?

• Real-Time OS

• Embedded OS

• General Purpose Operating System

• No operating system

What is the primary characteristic of firmware in an embedded system?

• It is easily changeable by the user

• It is fixed and not meant to be changed

• It is a type of hardware

• It is only used in general-purpose systems

Which generation of embedded systems is built around 8-bit microprocessors?

• Second Generation

• Fourth Generation

• First Generation

• Third Generation

What is a key difference between hard real-time and soft real-time systems?

• Hard real-time systems can tolerate delays

• Soft real-time systems cannot miss deadlines

• Hard real-time systems must meet deadlines

• Soft real-time systems are more complex

Which of the following best describes a small-scale embedded system?

• High performance and complex

• Low performance and low cost

• Medium performance and cost

• General-purpose applications

What is the purpose of data communication in embedded systems?

• To store data permanently

• To transmit data between systems

• To process data only

• To monitor environmental variables

In which application area would you find embedded systems used for monitoring?

• Digital multi meters

• Smartphones

• Television

• General-purpose computers

What is a common application of embedded systems in the automotive industry?

• Anti-lock braking systems

• Desktop computers

• Television sets

• Washing machines