A Computer System

What Is a Computer System?

A computer system is a system that can process a set of inputs to find a set of outputs using hardware and software.

What is Reliability?

The reliability of a system is the fact you know it will never break or malfunction while you are using it. Issues with the system can cause inconvenience, loss of money or in some minor cases, death.

Embedded System

An embedded system is usually a mix software and hardware used for one specific purpose. These can range from the small, simple system in a vending machine to the complex control unit used to manage an aircraft's engine. Often peoples lives rely on these systems so they have to be rigorously tested and inspected to make sure they work.