Preview Questions Systems Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When integrating a real-time embedded system, what is critical to ensure proper system operation?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Focusing solely on hardware performance

Using the most powerful processor regardless of timing requirements

Ensuring all components meet real-time constraints and synchronize correctly

Ignoring timing constraints in favor of cost savings

Question 2: When developing a real-time system for controlling a motor, which software technique is essential to ensure the system's timely response?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ignoring external interrupts

Implementing a time-sharing scheduler

Polling for sensor data

Using real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Question 3: When integrating a mixed-signal system, what is the most critical step in minimizing cross-talk between digital and analog components?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Choosing the right ADC/DAC

Proper PCB layout and grounding

Power supply decoupling

Using optocouplers for isolation

Question 4: When developing embedded software for hardware, what is the first step in ensuring hardware compatibility?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Design the hardware based on software requirements

Focus on software debugging before hardware design

Perform thorough hardware testing with mock inputs

Write the software first and test it after completion

Question 5: When designing a digital interface between a microcontroller and external hardware, what is the key consideration?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Matching voltage levels for logic signals

Ensuring the power supply is rated appropriately

The choice of processor architecture

The clock speed of the microcontroller

Question 6: In a system with multiple sensors, you notice one sensor is providing inconsistent readings. What is your troubleshooting approach?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Verify the sensor calibration

Check the power supply to the sensor

Inspect the wiring and connections

Replace the sensor immediately