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What is a system and how does it work?
A system is an arrangement in which all its unit assemble and work together according to a set of rules. It can be defined as a way of working, organizing, or doing one or many tasks according to a fixed plan.
Give an example of a system and explain how its components depend on each other.
A watch is an example of a system. Its components, such as the gears and hands, follow a set of rules to show time. If one of its parts fails, the watch will stop working, demonstrating how the components depend on each other.
What does 'embedded' mean in the context of embedded systems?
In the context of embedded systems, 'embedded' means something that is attached to another thing.
Define an embedded system and provide an example.
An embedded system is a computer hardware system that has software embedded in it. It can be an independent system or a part of a larger system. A fire alarm is an example of an embedded system as it is designed to sense only smoke.
What is the main characteristic of an embedded system?
The main characteristic of an embedded system is that it is a microcontroller or microprocessor-based system designed to perform a specific task.
Define low-level programming languages and give an example.
Low-level programming languages are languages that provide little or no abstraction from a computer's instruction set. They are written directly to the processor. An example of a low-level programming language is assembly language.
What is the difference between low-level and high-level programming languages?
Low-level programming languages provide little or no abstraction from a computer's instruction set and are written directly to the processor. High-level programming languages provide a higher level of abstraction and are easier for humans to understand and write.
What is a compiler?
A compiler is a program that translates source code written in a high-level programming language into machine code that can be executed by a computer.
What is an interpreter?
An interpreter is a program that directly executes instructions written in a high-level programming language without the need for compilation.
Give an example of a high-level programming language.
An example of a high-level programming language is Python.
Test your knowledge on systems and their functioning with this quiz. Learn about the definition of a system and how its units work together according to a set of rules. Explore examples of systems, such as a watch, and understand the implications of component failure.
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