Question

Which CPU has an overall system control responsibility?

(a) Control

(b) Acquisition

(c) Control and timing

(d) Acquisition and display

This question was posed to me during an online exam.

My doubt stems from Cardiotocograph in chapter Foetal Monitoring Instruments of Biomedical Instrumentation

Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Control and timing

Explanation: The control and timing CPU has an overall system control responsibility. It also handles individuals functions such as keyboard and direct writer interface, tape deck control, timing data processing, and arrhythmia count totalizing via a high speed interrupt system.