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What is compiled into a single binary file in an embedded system?
What is compiled into a single binary file in an embedded system?
- Application software (correct)
- Third-party drivers
- RTOS files
- Microcontroller specific drivers
What is responsible for context switching and memory management in an embedded system using an operating system?
What is responsible for context switching and memory management in an embedded system using an operating system?
- Application software
- Microcontroller specific drivers
- Third-party drivers
- RTOS (correct)
In a barebone design without an OS, what handles the hardware side of the software?
In a barebone design without an OS, what handles the hardware side of the software?
- Microcontroller specific drivers (correct)
- Application software
- RTOS files
- Third-party drivers
In the context of embedded systems, what is often used interchangeably with software?
In the context of embedded systems, what is often used interchangeably with software?
What is responsible for handling the hardware side of software in an embedded system using an operating system?
What is responsible for handling the hardware side of software in an embedded system using an operating system?
What distinguishes firmware from software in terms of storage location?
What distinguishes firmware from software in terms of storage location?
Which of the following statements about firmware is correct?
Which of the following statements about firmware is correct?
In the context of embedded systems, what do job listings for 'Embedded Firmware Engineer' and 'Embedded Software Engineer' indicate?
In the context of embedded systems, what do job listings for 'Embedded Firmware Engineer' and 'Embedded Software Engineer' indicate?
What is the main role of firmware in an embedded system?
What is the main role of firmware in an embedded system?
How does firmware differ from application software?
How does firmware differ from application software?
Firmware cannot control the hardware directly.
Firmware cannot control the hardware directly.
Software (application software) sits on top of the OS and has no direct interaction with hardware.
Software (application software) sits on top of the OS and has no direct interaction with hardware.
Firmware is usually intended to be modified or customized depending on the user’s preference.
Firmware is usually intended to be modified or customized depending on the user’s preference.
Firmware is very large in size and can be programmed multiple times.
Firmware is very large in size and can be programmed multiple times.
In the context of embedded systems, firmware and software are always used interchangeably.
In the context of embedded systems, firmware and software are always used interchangeably.
In a barebone design without any OS, you have to write the application software with the help of microcontroller specific drivers, RTOS files, and third-party drivers.
In a barebone design without any OS, you have to write the application software with the help of microcontroller specific drivers, RTOS files, and third-party drivers.
When working with a barebone design, all the files for handling the hardware side of software are compiled into a single binary file.
When working with a barebone design, all the files for handling the hardware side of software are compiled into a single binary file.
In an embedded system using an OS, the RTOS takes care of both context switching and memory management, allowing the application software to directly interact with the hardware.
In an embedded system using an OS, the RTOS takes care of both context switching and memory management, allowing the application software to directly interact with the hardware.
The terms 'firmware' and 'software' are used interchangeably in the context of embedded systems, regardless of whether an OS is used or not.
The terms 'firmware' and 'software' are used interchangeably in the context of embedded systems, regardless of whether an OS is used or not.
In the context of embedded systems, if an engineer is responsible for writing the application software with the help of microcontroller specific drivers and third-party drivers, it is likely that they are an Embedded Firmware Engineer.
In the context of embedded systems, if an engineer is responsible for writing the application software with the help of microcontroller specific drivers and third-party drivers, it is likely that they are an Embedded Firmware Engineer.
