Which of the following best defines an embedded system?

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30 May 2017
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Option A refers to software distribution methods, not embedded systems. Option B describes firmware but not the entire embedded system. Option C correctly identifies an embedded system as a computer that functions as part of a larger machine or system. Option D describes a control system but is less precise than option C. An embedded system is a dedicated computer designed to perform specific functions within a larger mechanical or electronic device.

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