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Embedded Systems
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Total cards: 4•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
What is an embedded system?
Back (Answer)
Definition: - A computer system built into a larger machine to provide a means of control.
#2
Front (Question)
What do embedded systems do?
Back (Answer)
What do they do? - They perform a specific pre-programmed task which is stored in ROM.
#3
Front (Question)
What do embedded systems use?
Back (Answer)
• They use a combination of hardware and software.
#4
Front (Question)
What are two examples of an embedded system and why are they suitable examples? (4 marks)
Back (Answer)
• • A washing machine (1) has a control chip that manages the different program cycles (1). • • A traffic light (1) has a control chip that determines when to change to a green or red light (1).