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Which of the following is the most important distinguishing characteristic of entertainment systems?
Which of the following is the most important distinguishing characteristic of entertainment systems?
- The ability to interact with sensors in a hostile environment
- The quality of the user interaction offered (correct)
- The ability to process large amounts of data in batches
- The use of parallel systems for high-performance execution
Which type of system is often computationally intensive and requires high-performance parallel systems for execution?
Which type of system is often computationally intensive and requires high-performance parallel systems for execution?
- Data collection systems
- Systems for modeling and simulation (correct)
- Batch processing systems
- Entertainment systems
What is the primary purpose of data collection systems?
What is the primary purpose of data collection systems?
- To entertain the user
- To model physical processes or situations
- To collect data from the environment using sensors and send it to other systems for processing (correct)
- To process data in large batches
Which of the following is an example of a batch processing system?
Which of the following is an example of a batch processing system?
What is the primary function of software in a data collection system?
What is the primary function of software in a data collection system?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a system for modeling and simulation?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a system for modeling and simulation?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stand-alone application?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a stand-alone application?
Which type of application would be suitable for modeling and simulating complex systems?
Which type of application would be suitable for modeling and simulating complex systems?
What type of application would be responsible for collecting and storing large amounts of data from various sources?
What type of application would be responsible for collecting and storing large amounts of data from various sources?
Which of the following is an example of an embedded control system?
Which of the following is an example of an embedded control system?
Which type of application would be suitable for processing large amounts of data in batches, without user interaction?
Which type of application would be suitable for processing large amounts of data in batches, without user interaction?
What type of application would be responsible for providing entertainment and multimedia experiences?
What type of application would be responsible for providing entertainment and multimedia experiences?
What type of software engineering techniques are most suitable for an embedded control system in an automobile?
What type of software engineering techniques are most suitable for an embedded control system in an automobile?
Why is it costly to change the software in an embedded control system installed in an automobile?
Why is it costly to change the software in an embedded control system installed in an automobile?
What approach may be suitable for developing a web-based system composed of reusable components?
What approach may be suitable for developing a web-based system composed of reusable components?
What is a significant aspect of professional responsibility for software engineers?
What is a significant aspect of professional responsibility for software engineers?
In software engineering, what is considered more important than simply upholding the law?
In software engineering, what is considered more important than simply upholding the law?
Which characteristic makes a development process suitable for an embedded control system in an automobile?
Which characteristic makes a development process suitable for an embedded control system in an automobile?
