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MIC QUIZ

The document is a quiz on microprocessors and microcontrollers, consisting of multiple-choice questions that assess knowledge on various topics such as architecture, memory types, and functions of components. It includes 20 questions in total, divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on selecting correct answers and the second section requiring a written response about microprocessors. The quiz aims to evaluate understanding of fundamental concepts in microprocessor technology.

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MIC QUIZ

The document is a quiz on microprocessors and microcontrollers, consisting of multiple-choice questions that assess knowledge on various topics such as architecture, memory types, and functions of components. It includes 20 questions in total, divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on selecting correct answers and the second section requiring a written response about microprocessors. The quiz aims to evaluate understanding of fundamental concepts in microprocessor technology.

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GHANA COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY

MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLERS


QUIZ 1

SECTION A-Choose the correct answers only 10 MARKS

1. What is the primary function of a microprocessor?


a) Data storage
b) Data processing
c) Peripheral interfacing
d) None of the above

2. Which architecture features a separate memory space for data and instructions?
a) Von Neumann
b) Harvard
c) RISC
d) CISC

3. In assembly language programming, what does the term "ISA" stand for?
a) Instruction Set Architecture
b) Integrated System Assembly
c) In-System Application
d) Interfacing System Algorithm

4. What is the role of the program counter (PC) in microprocessor architecture?

a) Executes instructions
b) Stores data
c) Keeps track of the next instruction to be fetched
d) Manages I/O operations

5. Which addressing mode allows direct access to a memory location using a fixed address?

a) Immediate
b) Direct
c) Indirect
d) Indexed

6. What is the purpose of an accumulator register in a microprocessor?


a) Stores intermediate results during computation
b) Holds the program counter value
c) Manages interrupt requests
d) Stores constant values

7. Which type of memory is volatile and used for temporary data storage?

a) ROM
b) Cache
c) SRAM
d) EEPROM

8. What does ADC stand for in microcontroller terminology?

a) Analog Data Converter


b) Analog-to-Digital Converter
c) Advanced Digital Control
d) Addressable Data Communication
9. In microcontrollers, what does EEPROM stand for?

a) External Execution Operation Memory


b) Erasable Electrically Programmable Read-Only Memory
c) Enhanced External Output Processor
d) Embedded Event Operation Module

10. **Question:** What is the primary function of a microcontroller?

a) Data processing
b) High-speed computation
c) Managing memory operations
d) Controlling embedded systems

11. Which microcontroller family is known for its simplicity and is popular in educational
settings?

a) ARM
b) PIC
c) AVR
d) Intel 8051

12. What does the term "RTOS" stand for in embedded systems?

a) Random Time Operating System


b) Real-Time Operating System
c) Rapid Transfer of Operating Signals
d) Resourceful Time Output System
13. What is the role of a timer in microcontroller applications?

a) Measures elapsed time


b) Counts external events
c) Facilitates communication with peripherals
d) Converts analog signals to digital

14. Which architecture is characterized by a single memory space for both data and instructions?

a) Harvard
b) Von Neumann
c) RISC
d) CISC

15. In microcontrollers, what is the primary purpose of flash memory?


a) Temporary data storage
b) Storing program code
c) Non-volatile data storage
d) Cache memory

16. What is the primary advantage of using interrupts in microcontroller systems?

a) Reducing power consumption


b) Enhancing system responsiveness
c) Increasing clock frequency
d) Improving instruction execution speed

17. Which type of memory is non-volatile and contains essential system instructions in
microprocessors?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) ROM
d) EEPROM

18. What is the primary purpose of an address bus in microprocessor architecture?

a) Transferring data between CPU and memory


b) Storing memory addresses
c) Decoding instructions
d) Controlling the flow of data

19. Which microcontroller family is commonly used in industrial control systems?

a) ARM
b) PIC
c) AVR
d) Intel 8051

20. What is the main function of a real-time operating system (RTOS) in embedded systems?

a) Providing graphical user interfaces


b) Ensuring timely execution of critical tasks
c) Managing power consumption
d) Facilitating wireless communication

SECTION B-10 MARKS


QUESTION 1
What do you know about Microprocessors ?

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