Practice Early Embedded Systems (1960s-1970s) (1.3.1) - Introduction to Embedded Systems
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Early Embedded Systems (1960s-1970s)

Practice - Early Embedded Systems (1960s-1970s)

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Question 1 Easy

What defines an embedded system?

💡 Hint: Think about what sets it apart from general-purpose computers.

Question 2 Easy

Name one application of early embedded systems.

💡 Hint: Consider famous space missions in history.

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Question 1

What is a characteristic of an embedded system?

General-purpose
Specialized functions
Flexible operations

💡 Hint: Think about how embedded systems differ from other types of computing systems.

Question 2

True or False: The Apollo Guidance Computer was used for military operations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the history of the Apollo program and its unique contributions.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the importance of embedded systems in modern technology and relate it to the early embedded systems from the 1960s-1970s.

💡 Hint: Consider the evolution of technology from dedicated systems to the extensive applications we see today.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how early embedded systems could influence the design of modern IoT devices.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how specialization in function drives current device design.

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