QUIZ # 1 - CpET241 Microprocessor

What is the primary function of a microprocessor?

• To manage peripheral devices

• To provide power to the system

• To perform computing and decision-making tasks

• To store data permanently

Which of the following best describes a microcontroller?

• A high-performance computing unit

• A type of RAM used in computers

• A programmable device with built-in peripherals

• A processor with external memory

What is one key difference between microprocessors and microcontrollers?

• Microprocessors are used in washing machines

• Microcontrollers are designed for embedded systems

• Microprocessors have built-in memory

• Microcontrollers are more complex than microprocessors

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the first generation of microprocessors?

• Processed instructions serially

• Supported 16 input and output ports

• Used P-channel silicon gate MOS technology

• Had a high transistor count

What does the term 'CPI' stand for in CPU performance?

• Core Processing Integration

• Clock Performance Index

• Cycles Per Instruction

• Central Processing Instruction

Which component of the CPU is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?

• Program Counter

• Arithmetic Logic Unit

• Memory Data Register

• Control Unit

What is the purpose of cache memory in a CPU?

• To manage input/output operations

• To increase the clock speed

• To provide fast access to frequently used data

• To store data permanently

In the fetch-decode-execute cycle, what does the 'fetch' stage involve?

• Storing the result in the accumulator

• Retrieving the instruction from memory

• Executing the instruction

• Decoding the instruction

Which of the following best describes the role of the Control Unit (CU)?

• To perform calculations

• To send control signals and decode instructions

• To store data temporarily

• To manage power consumption

What is the main advantage of multi-core processors?

• Increased clock speed

• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• Simpler architecture

• Lower power consumption