Question 1

The eCos _________ is used to configure an eCos package to run on a target embedded system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The eCos _________ is used to configure...

Question 2

Which of the following does NOT properly characterize eCos?

Accepted Answer

A)  works best with predictable rather than real-time requirements 
B)  intended for embedded applications 
C)  open source 
D)  royalty free 
A)  works best with predictable rather than real-time requirements 
B)  intended for embedded applications 
C)  open source 
D)  royalty free

Question 3

Two examples of operating systems that have been designed from the ground up for embedded applications are TinyOS and _________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  eCos 
B)  Linux 
C)  BSD 
D)  HAL 
A)  eCos 
B)  Linux 
C)  BSD 
D)  HAL

Question 4

The __________ module includes code for startup, chip selection configuration, interrupt controllers, and timer devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  Architecture 
B)  Variant 
C)  MMU 
D)  Platform 
A)  Architecture 
B)  Variant 
C)  MMU 
D)  Platform

Question 5

Operate with limited resources, adapt to hardware evolution, support a wide range of applications, support a diverse set of platforms, and be robust are goals for __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  TinyOs 
B)  eCos 
C)  DSRs 
D)  ISRs 
A)  TinyOs 
B)  eCos 
C)  DSRs 
D)  ISRs

Question 6

The eCos configuration tool runs on Windows or Linux.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Configurability, direct use of interrupts, I/O device flexibility, and real-time operation are some of the unique characteristics and design requirements for __________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Tiny OS 
B)  eCos 
C)  embedded operating systems 
D)  OS service routines 
A)  Tiny OS 
B)  eCos 
C)  embedded operating systems 
D)  OS service routines

Question 8

__________ refers to the use of electronics and software within a product.

Accepted Answer

A)  TinyOS 
B)  General purpose computer 
C)  Embedded system 
D)  Desktop system 
A)  TinyOS 
B)  General purpose computer 
C)  Embedded system 
D)  Desktop system

Question 9

_________ in TinyOS may be tied either directly or indirectly to hardware events.

Accepted Answer

A)  Commands 
B)  Tasks 
C)  Timers 
D)  Events 
A)  Commands 
B)  Tasks 
C)  Timers 
D)  Events

Question 10

The bitmap scheduler is configured with 8, 16, or 32 priority levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The Hardware Abstraction Layer is the same for each hardware platform.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The eCos __________ is a framework for supporting device drivers.

Accepted Answer

A)  standard C library 
B)  hardware abstraction layer 
C)  eCos kernel 
D)  I/O system 
A)  standard C library 
B)  hardware abstraction layer 
C)  eCos kernel 
D)  I/O system

Question 13

General-purpose operating systems typically permit any user process to use interrupts directly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

There are two general approaches to developing an embedded OS: take an existing OS and adapt it for the embedded application, and __________ .

Accepted Answer

design and implement

Question 15

An antilock braking system in a car is an example of an embedded system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

All functionality that is typically included in the kernel of an OS is included in the eCos kernel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A simple embedded system, with simple functionality, may be controlled by a special-purpose program or set of programs with no other software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Each _________ in a component is similar to a thread in an ordinary OS, with certain limitations.

Accepted Answer

A)  kernel 
B)  command 
C)  event 
D)  task 
A)  kernel 
B)  command 
C)  event 
D)  task

Question 19

The _________ is an open source, royalty-free, real-time OS intended for embedded applications.

Accepted Answer

Embedded C

Question 20

A __________ is a flag that a thread can check before executing a particular piece of code.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ is a flag that a...

The eCos _________ is used to configure an eCos package to run on a target embedded system.

Which of the following does NOT properly characterize eCos?

Two examples of operating systems that have been designed from the ground up for embedded applications are TinyOS and _________ .

The __________ module includes code for startup, chip selection configuration, interrupt controllers, and timer devices.

Operate with limited resources, adapt to hardware evolution, support a wide range of applications, support a diverse set of platforms, and be robust are goals for __________ .

The eCos configuration tool runs on Windows or Linux.

Configurability, direct use of interrupts, I/O device flexibility, and real-time operation are some of the unique characteristics and design requirements for __________ .

__________ refers to the use of electronics and software within a product.

_________ in TinyOS may be tied either directly or indirectly to hardware events.

The bitmap scheduler is configured with 8, 16, or 32 priority levels.

The Hardware Abstraction Layer is the same for each hardware platform.

The eCos __________ is a framework for supporting device drivers.

General-purpose operating systems typically permit any user process to use interrupts directly.

There are two general approaches to developing an embedded OS: take an existing OS and adapt it for the embedded application, and __________ .

An antilock braking system in a car is an example of an embedded system.

All functionality that is typically included in the kernel of an OS is included in the eCos kernel.

A simple embedded system, with simple functionality, may be controlled by a special-purpose program or set of programs with no other software.

Each _________ in a component is similar to a thread in an ordinary OS, with certain limitations.

The _________ is an open source, royalty-free, real-time OS intended for embedded applications.

A __________ is a flag that a thread can check before executing a particular piece of code.

Computer Systems Overview

Operating System Overview

Process Description and Control

Threads

Concurrency: Mutual Exclusion and Synchronization

Concurrency: Deadlock and Starvation

Memory Management

Virtual Memory

Uniprocessor Scheduling

Multiprocessor and Real-Time Scheduling

Io Management and Disk Scheduling

File Management

Computer Security Threats

Computer Security Techniques

Distributed Processing, Clientserver, and Clusters

Network Protocols

Distributed Process Management

Filters

Exam 13: Embedded Operating Systems

The eCos _________ is used to configure an eCos package to run on a target embedded system.

Which of the following does NOT properly characterize eCos?

Two examples of operating systems that have been designed from the ground up for embedded applications are TinyOS and _________ .

The __________ module includes code for startup, chip selection configuration, interrupt controllers, and timer devices.

Operate with limited resources, adapt to hardware evolution, support a wide range of applications, support a diverse set of platforms, and be robust are goals for __________ .

The eCos configuration tool runs on Windows or Linux.

Configurability, direct use of interrupts, I/O device flexibility, and real-time operation are some of the unique characteristics and design requirements for __________ .

__________ refers to the use of electronics and software within a product.

_________ in TinyOS may be tied either directly or indirectly to hardware events.

The bitmap scheduler is configured with 8, 16, or 32 priority levels.

The Hardware Abstraction Layer is the same for each hardware platform.

The eCos __________ is a framework for supporting device drivers.

General-purpose operating systems typically permit any user process to use interrupts directly.

There are two general approaches to developing an embedded OS: take an existing OS and adapt it for the embedded application, and __________ .

An antilock braking system in a car is an example of an embedded system.

All functionality that is typically included in the kernel of an OS is included in the eCos kernel.

A simple embedded system, with simple functionality, may be controlled by a special-purpose program or set of programs with no other software.

Each _________ in a component is similar to a thread in an ordinary OS, with certain limitations.

The _________ is an open source, royalty-free, real-time OS intended for embedded applications.

A __________ is a flag that a thread can check before executing a particular piece of code.

Computer Systems Overview

Operating System Overview

Process Description and Control

Threads

Concurrency: Mutual Exclusion and Synchronization

Concurrency: Deadlock and Starvation

Memory Management

Virtual Memory

Uniprocessor Scheduling

Multiprocessor and Real-Time Scheduling

Io Management and Disk Scheduling

File Management

Computer Security Threats

Computer Security Techniques

Distributed Processing, Clientserver, and Clusters

Network Protocols

Distributed Process Management

Filters