An automated greenhouse irrigation system monitors soil moisture levels using sensors and automatically triggers water-misting nozzles to maintain optimal soil dampness without human intervention. The control unit that operates this system is an example of an embedded system.
Explain why this greenhouse irrigation control unit is classified as an embedded system.
Practise OCR GCSE Computer Science Embedded systems with exam-style questions for GCSE Computer Science. 17 questions, matched to the OCR GCSE Computer Science (J277) specification and written in Component 01 and Component 02 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.