The Computers Found in DVD Players, Thermostats, Answering Machines, and Some

question 72

Multiple Choice

The computers found in DVD players, thermostats, answering machines, and some appliances are known as _____.

• A)supercomputers
• B)fifth-generation computers
• C)embedded computers
• D)mainframe computers

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