Which of the Following Would Be an Example of an Embedded

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of an embedded computer?

• A) An oven that you set to turn on at a certain time,so it is hot when you need it for cooking dinner.
• B) A sprinkler system that detects the amount of moisture in the soil,so it knows when to come on and for how long.
• C) A thermostat that you manually adjust the temperature on throughout the day.
• D) A voice assistant that listens to you and keeps track of your grocery list,your to-do's,and turns off the lights.

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Volcanic Activity

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San Andreas Fault

A major geological fault in California formed by the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates, known for causing significant earthquakes.

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