Find out how close it is. A better indicator that lightning is going to come near you is to count the seconds between a distant lightning strike and the explosion of thunder that follows. Sound travels at, roughly, 1 mile every 5 seconds. So, if you get to 10 seconds you know the lightningâs 2 miles away.
Career Outlook. The field of computer system design is predicted to grow rapidly, according to the BLS. The BLS projects that the employment of computer systems analysts could grow by 21% between 2014 and 2024. Consultants may continue to work independently or seek employment with consulting companies.
Embedded Computer Systems. An embedded system is a special-purpose system in which the computer is completely encapsulated by the device it controls. Unlike a general-purpose computer, such as a personal computer, an embedded system performs pre-defined tasks, usually with very specific requirements.