Integrated Systems Quiz

An automotive company is designing a real-time engine control system. The system must process sensor data within milliseconds to adjust fuel injection. Which characteristic of integrated systems is being prioritized?

• Resource scalability

• Real-time operation

• Reliability under vibration

• Interconnectivity with IoT

In a hospital, an insulin pump continuously monitors glucose levels and delivers insulin accordingly. Which component is MOST responsible for converting sensor readings into actionable control?

• Microprocessor

• Actuator

• Operating System

• Application Software

A drone system integrates GPS modules, cameras, and machine learning software. Which system architecture principle ensures these diverse components interact seamlessly?

• Input/output buffering

• Hardware-software co-design

• Data redundancy in storage

• Single-user real-time OS

Which of the following correctly matches the memory type to its role in an integrated system?

• RAM – permanent startup instructions

• ROM – temporary working memory

• Flash memory – non-volatile program storage

• Cache memory – archival data backup

A user running simultaneous video rendering and large dataset analysis experiences slowdowns. Which hardware factor is most likely the bottleneck?

• Low GPU shader count

• RAM bandwidth limitations

• OS file management inefficiency

• Use of NVMe SSD instead of SATA SSD

The chipset on a motherboard acts as:

• The CPU’s integrated arithmetic logic unit

• The OS loader during the boot process

• A data traffic controller between CPU, RAM, and peripherals

• The primary BIOS/UEFI firmware storage

Which expansion slot is best suited for upgrading storage with high-speed SSDs in modern systems?

• PCIe x16 slot

• M.2 slot

• SATA-III port

• DIMM slot

A university lab uses Windows, macOS, and Linux workstations. Which statement BEST reflects the functional differences among these operating systems?

• Linux is closed-source while Windows and macOS are open-source

• Windows excels in creative tools; macOS in gaming; Linux in enterprise servers

• macOS tightly integrates with hardware, Windows provides broad compatibility, Linux offers high flexibility

• All three OSs share identical system call structures

Firmware differs from drivers because:

• Firmware resides in permanent memory and initializes hardware before OS loads

• Drivers are burned into chips, while firmware is installed by users

• Firmware only manages printers, while drivers manage all devices

• Drivers contain OS kernels, firmware contains application APIs

Which step in the boot process comes immediately after the POST (Power-On Self-Test)?

• OS initialization

• Kernel loading into RAM

• BIOS/UEFI firmware activation

• User login prompt