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What component within the disk drive controls the HDA hardware?
What component within the disk drive controls the HDA hardware?
- Microcontroller
- Firmware (correct)
- I/O driver
- Operating system
Does the presence of an I/O driver imply that the computer executing the driver is embedded?
Does the presence of an I/O driver imply that the computer executing the driver is embedded?
- Depends on the size of the computer
- Yes, always
- It is uncertain
- No, never (correct)
Why are PDAs not considered embedded systems?
Why are PDAs not considered embedded systems?
- Because they have non-volatile memory
- They are controlled by special hardware
- They run office productivity applications (correct)
- Due to their small size
What type of system is a cell phone microprocessor considered to be?
What type of system is a cell phone microprocessor considered to be?
Why are computers in a big phased-array radar considered embedded systems?
Why are computers in a big phased-array radar considered embedded systems?
Which type of computer can be classified as an embedded system?
Which type of computer can be classified as an embedded system?
What is a key distinguishing feature of a microprocessor?
What is a key distinguishing feature of a microprocessor?
Which statement best describes the relationship between microprocessors in the same family?
Which statement best describes the relationship between microprocessors in the same family?
Is a traditional flight management system (FMS) embedded if it is not connected to the avionics and is used only for logistics computations?
Is a traditional flight management system (FMS) embedded if it is not connected to the avionics and is used only for logistics computations?
Are the computers in a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulator considered embedded systems?
Are the computers in a hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulator considered embedded systems?
What characteristic tends to increase as you move from lower to higher family members of a microprocessor?
What characteristic tends to increase as you move from lower to higher family members of a microprocessor?
Is the computer controlling a pacemaker considered an embedded system?
Is the computer controlling a pacemaker considered an embedded system?
Why are programs that understand physics and/or hardware not considered embedded systems?
Why are programs that understand physics and/or hardware not considered embedded systems?
Does the computer controlling fuel injection in an automobile engine qualify as an embedded system?
Does the computer controlling fuel injection in an automobile engine qualify as an embedded system?
Is an internal microprocessor controlling a disk drive an example of an embedded system?
Is an internal microprocessor controlling a disk drive an example of an embedded system?
In what context can a flight management system be considered embedded?
In what context can a flight management system be considered embedded?
Why are embedded systems crucial in controlling pacemakers and automobile engines?
Why are embedded systems crucial in controlling pacemakers and automobile engines?
