COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following devices found in the home is NOT an embedded system?
A
Electronic coffee maker
B
Personal laptop
C
Washing machine
D
Central heating boiler
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Laptops and general-purpose CPU’s are not considered to be embedded computers for several reasons. First, the word “embedded” implies that the computer must be contained in a larger mechanical or electronic system. The word “computer” is typically thought of as a computer that stands on its own.

Detailed explanation-2: -A to D converter is not embedded in a single chip in an embedded system. Explanation: The Analog to Digital convertor can be defined as a system used for converting the ‘analog signal into a digital signal’.

Detailed explanation-3: -An embedded computer functions as part of a larger device or system, rather than being used as a standalone computer. Typically, an embedded computer performs a highly specific function. Applications for embedded PCs range from industrial automation and in-vehicle computing, to digital signage, robotics, and more.

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