This document contains a question paper for an embedded systems exam with 7 sections and a total of 100 marks. It covers topics such as RISC vs CISC architectures, watchdog timers, embedded system classifications, I2C buses, digital signal processors, memory types, linking processes, debug tools, real-time operating systems, scheduling algorithms, and embedded development life cycle phases. Students must answer questions ranging from explanations of concepts to short notes on specific topics.

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– Kamal T.
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
N.B.: (1) All Questions are Compulsory.
Q.1 Attempt The Following Question: (10 Marks)
(A) Differentiate between RISC and CISC. (5)
(B) Write a short note on Watchdog Timer. (5)
Q.2 Attempt Any Three From The Following: (15 Marks)
(A) Explain classification of Embedded System on the basis of generation. (5)
(B) Explain 12C bus in Embedded Systems. (5)
(C) Write short note on Digital Signal Processor. (5)
(D) Differentiate between Harward and Von-Neumann Architecture. (5)
Q.3 Attempt Any Three From The Following: (15 Marks)
(A) Explain following characteristics of embedded system
(a) operates in harsh environment
(b) small size and weight
(5)
(B) Explain following operational quality attributes of Embedded System.
(a) Reliability
(b) Maintainability
(5)
(C) Explain following non-operational quality attributes of embedded system
(a) Testability and debug-ability
(b) Per unit cost and revenue
(5)
(D) Explain different automotive communication buses. (5)
Q.4 Attempt Any Three From The Following: (15 Marks)
(A) Explain linking process in Embedded System. (5)
(B) Write short note on Remote Debugger. (5)
(C) Explain following terms: –
(a) Cross Compiler
(b) Device Programmer
(5)
(D) Write short note on Host and Target Platform in Embedded System. (5)

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F a c e b o o k | T w i t t e r | I n s t a g r a m | G o o g l e + | Y o u T u b e
– Kamal T.
Q.5 Attempt Any Three From The Following: (15 Marks)
(A) Differentiate between SRAM and DRAM. (5)
(B) What do you mean by Memory Testing? Explain Data Bus Test in detail. (5)
(C) Write short note on Checksum in Embedded System. (5)
(D) Explain the concept of Direct Memory Access. (5)
Q.6 Attempt Any Three From The Following: (15 Marks)
(A) Explain Real-Time characteristics of Embedded Operating System. (5)
(B) Explain different task states in Embedded Operating System. (5)
(C) Explain following scheduling algorithms:
(a) Shortest Job First
(b) Round Robin–Priority Based
(5)
(D) Write short note on mutex in Embedded Systems. (5)
Q.7 Attempt Any Three From The Following: (15 Marks)
(A) Explain advantages of Simulator Based Debugging. (5)
(B) Write a short note on emulator. (5)
(C) Describe Testing Phase of EDLC. (5)
(D) Define the following phase of EDLC
(1) Need
(2) Conceptualization
(5)