Pentium Processor and Microcontroller Quiz

What is a key feature of the Pentium processor family?

• Single-core only

• No cache memory

• Integrated graphics

• High power consumption

What does the built-in cache memory in the Pentium processor do?

• Stores all data permanently

• Increases power consumption

• Decreases multitasking capabilities

• Speeds up processing by storing frequently used data

Which of the following is a benefit of the Pentium processor's integrated graphics?

• Supports only single monitor setups

• Requires high power consumption

• Allows for smooth HD video playback

• No support for gaming

What is the purpose of the Floating Point Unit (FPU) in the Pentium processor?

• To manage cache memory

• To handle floating-point calculations

• To increase power consumption

• To execute integer calculations

How many stages are in the pipeline of the Pentium processor?

• 4

• 10

• 6

• 8

What is the typical step angle for a stepper motor with 200 steps per revolution?

• 3.6 degrees

• 1.8 degrees

• 0.9 degrees

• 2.5 degrees

Which component is used to interface a stepper motor with a microcontroller?

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Driver IC

• Transistor

What is the internal memory capacity of the basic 8051 microcontroller?

• 4KB ROM and 128 bytes RAM

• 8KB ROM and 256 bytes RAM

• 16KB ROM and 512 bytes RAM

• 32KB ROM and 1KB RAM

What is the function of the Address Latch Enable (ALE) in the 8051 microcontroller?

• To demultiplex address and data signals

• To increase power consumption

• To store data temporarily

• To control the clock speed

Which of the following is a control signal used in the 8051 microcontroller?

• MOVX

• ALE

• PSEN

• DPTR