2.1 - Overview of the Embedded System Stack
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the hardware layer in the embedded system stack?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'physical' parts of a system.
Name one popular bootloader used in embedded systems.
💡 Hint: Think about common names of bootloaders.
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What is included in the hardware layer?
💡 Hint: Look for the layer that deals with actual devices.
True or false: The kernel is responsible for user application management.
💡 Hint: Think about what the kernel does in the system.
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Design an embedded system stack for a smart coffee machine. Identify key components in each layer and explain their importance.
💡 Hint: Think of each layer as fulfilling a needed role in the coffee machine's operation.
Assess how changing the bootloader on an embedded system affects its performance and capabilities.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of bootloaders in initialization and hardware setup.
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