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A1 Worksheet - Spot The Embedded Systems

The document provides a worksheet for learners on computer systems, specifically focusing on the differences between general purpose and embedded systems. General purpose computers are versatile and user-driven, while embedded systems are specialized with dedicated functions and limited resources. The document also includes tasks for identifying examples of each type and characteristics of both systems.

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A1 Worksheet - Spot The Embedded Systems

The document provides a worksheet for learners on computer systems, specifically focusing on the differences between general purpose and embedded systems. General purpose computers are versatile and user-driven, while embedded systems are specialized with dedicated functions and limited resources. The document also includes tasks for identifying examples of each type and characteristics of both systems.

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KS4 – Computer systems

Lesson 1 – Computer systems and system software


Learner worksheet

Spot the embedded systems


Use this sheet to complete the activities on embedded systems, and to revise
from later.

Task 1
Define general purpose vs embedded systems

Type Definition

General purpose Computers with a variety of uses, the tasks are


computers usually chosen by the end user.

Embedded systems Specialised computer systems that have dedicated


functions within a larger system. The function is
usually chosen by the manufacturer.

Task 2
Spot the embedded systems

General purpose Embedded systems

Page 1 Last updated: 21/09/2021


KS4 – Computer systems
Lesson 1 – Computer systems and system software
Learner worksheet

 TV  Thermostat
 Gaming console  Coffee machine
 Laptop  Vacuum robot
 IPad  Security system
 IPhone  Bluetooth speaker
 Printer  Fire alarm

Task 3
Characteristics

General purpose systems…

● Used for many different types of tasks

● Lots of resources – memory, storage, CPU cores

● Most tasks require a user

Embedded systems…

● Specialised to a specific task/set of tasks

● Limited resources

● Often function without a user

Resources are updated regularly - the latest version is available at: the-cc.io/curriculum.

This resource is licensed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation under a Creative


Commons At
tribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International license. To view a copy of
this license, visit, see creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/.

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