Practice - Software Components (Firmware)
Practice Questions
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What is firmware?
💡 Hint: Think about how a microwave operates.
Give an example of a device driver.
💡 Hint: Consider peripherals connected to computers.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does firmware primarily control in an embedded system?
💡 Hint: Think about the foundational purpose of firmware.
True or False: An RTOS ensures tasks are executed in a non-deterministic manner.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'real-time' implies in its name.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you are designing a new smart thermostat. Discuss how you would implement the firmware, including drivers and application code.
💡 Hint: Consider how each part interacts with hardware.
Analyze how a firmware update might affect security in an embedded system and what measures should be taken to ensure secure updates.
💡 Hint: Think about protective measures used in software applications.
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