[31/01, 9:27 AM] +91 73503 20620: 1.

8085 microprocessor is an 8-bit microprocessor designed

by?

A. IBM
B. Dell
C. Intel
D. VAX
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Ans : C
Explanation: 8085 is pronounced as "eighty-eighty-five" microprocessor. It is an 8-bit
microprocessor designed by Intel in 1977.

2. In 8085, 16-bit address bus, which can address upto?

A. 16KB
B. 32KB
C. 64KB
D. 128KB
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Ans : C
Explanation: In 8085, 16-bit address bus, which can address upto 64KB.

3. There are _______ general purpose registers in 8085 processor

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
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Ans : B
Explanation: There are 6 general purpose registers in 8085 processor, i.e. B, C, D, E, H & L.
Each register can hold 8-bit data.

4. It is also a 16-bit register works like stack, which is always incremented/decremented by 2

during push & pop operations.
A. Stack pointer
B. Temporary register
C. Flag register
D. Program counter
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Ans : A
Explanation: Stack pointer : It is also a 16-bit register works like stack, which is always
incremented/decremented by 2 during push & pop operations.

5. Flag register is an 8-bit register having __________ 1-bit flip-flops.

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
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Ans : C
Explanation: These are the set of 5 flip-flops : Sign (S), Zero (Z), Auxiliary Carry (AC), Parity (P)
and Carry (C)

6. What is true about Program counter?

A. It is an 8-bit register, which holds the temporary data of arithmetic and logical operations.
B. When an instruction is fetched from memory then it is stored in the program counter

C. It provides timing and control signal to the microprocessor

D. It is a 16-bit register used to store the memory address location of the next instruction to be
executed.
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Ans : D
Explanation: Program counter : It is a 16-bit register used to store the memory address location
of the next instruction to be executed.

7. This signal indicates that another master is requesting the use of the address and data
buses.
A. READY
B. HOLD
C. HLDA
D. INTA
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Ans : B
Explanation: HOLD : This signal indicates that another master is requesting the use of the
address and data buses.

8. This signal is used as the system clock for devices connected with the microprocessor.
A. X1, X2
B. CLK OUT
C. CLK IN
D. IO/M
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Ans : B
Explanation: CLK OUT : This signal is used as the system clock for devices connected with the
microprocessor.

9. Which of the following is true about Control and status signals?

A. These signals are used to identify the nature of operation.
B. There are 3 control signal and 3 status signals.
C. Three status signals are IO/M, S0 & S1.
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: All of the above are correct about Control and status signals.

10. MVI K, 20F is an example of?

A. Immediate addressing mode
B. Register addressing mode
C. Direct addressing mode
D. Indirect addressing mode
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Ans : A
Explanation: Immediate addressing mode : In this mode, the 8/16-bit data is specified in the
instruction itself as one of its operand. For example: MVI K, 20F: means 20F is copied into
register K.
[31/01, 9:27 AM] +91 73503 20620: 1. What is true about microcontroller?

A. A microcontroller is a small and low-cost microcomputer

B. It is designed to perform the specific tasks of embedded systems
C. microcontroller consists of the processor, the memory, Serial ports, peripherals.
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: All of the above statement are true.

2. Which is false about microcontroller?

A. Microcontrollers are used to execute a single task within an application.
B. It consists of CPU, RAM, ROM, I/O ports.
C. Its power consumption is high because it has to control the entire system.
D. It is built with CMOS technology
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Ans : C
Explanation: It is built with CMOS technology, which requires less power to operate.

3. This type of microcontroller is generally used in automatically controlled appliances like

automatic operational machines.
A. 8-bit microcontroller
B. 16-bit microcontroller
C. 32-bit microcontroller
D. 64-bit microcontroller
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Ans : C
Explanation: 32-bit microcontroller : This type of microcontroller is generally used in
automatically controlled appliances like automatic operational machines.

4. This type of microcontroller is designed in such a way that they do not have a program
memory on the chip.
A. External memory microcontroller
B. Embedded memory microcontroller
C. CISC
D. RISC
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Ans : A
Explanation: External memory microcontroller : This type of microcontroller is designed in such
a way that they do not have a program memory on the chip. Hence, it is named as external
memory microcontroller.

5. Which of the following is an example of Embedded memory microcontroller?

A. Intel 8031 microcontroller
B. Intel 8051 microcontroller.
C. Intel 8081 microcontroller.
D. Intel 8085 microcontroller.
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Ans : B
Explanation: Intel 8051 microcontroller is an example of Embedded memory microcontroller.

6. 8051 microcontroller is designed by Intel in?

A. 1980
B. 1981
C. 1982
D. 1983
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Ans : B
Explanation: 8051 microcontroller is designed by Intel in 1981. It is an 8-bit microcontroller

7. At what PIN number, there is a RESET pin, which is used to reset the microcontroller to its
initial values?
A. PIN 9
B. PIN 20
C. PIN 30
D. PIN 35
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Ans : A
Explanation: Pin 9 : It is a RESET pin, which is used to reset the microcontroller to its initial
values.
8. At what PIN number, there is EA pin which stands for External Access input?
A. PIN 28
B. PIN 29
C. PIN 30
D. PIN 31
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Ans : C
Explanation: Pin 30 : This is EA pin which stands for External Access input. It is used to
enable/disable the external memory interfacing.

9. When pins are configured as an output (i.e. logic 0), then the single port pins can receive a
current of?
A. 5mA
B. 8mA
C. 15mA
D. 10mA
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Ans : D
Explanation: When pins are configured as an output (i.e. logic 0), then the single port pins can
receive a current of 10mA.

10. Which IO Port can be used for higher address byte with addresses A8-A15?
A. PORT1
B. PORT0
C. PORT3
D. PORT2
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Ans : D
Explanation: PORT2 : This port can be used for higher address byte with addresses A8-A15.
When no memory is added then this port can be used as a general input/output port similar to
Port 1.
[31/01, 9:27 AM] +91 73503 20620: 1. How many types of Interfacing?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Ans : A
Explanation: Interface is the path for communication between two components. Interfacing is of
two types, memory interfacing and I/O interfacing.

2. In which type of communication, the interface gets a single byte of data from the
microprocessor and sends it bit by bit to the other system serially and vice-a-versa?
A. Parallel Communication Interface
B. Serial Communication Interface
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
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Ans : B
Explanation: Serial Communication Interface : In this type of communication, the interface gets
a single byte of data from the microprocessor and sends it bit by bit to the other system serially
and vice-a-versa.

3. Which of the following are known as Higher Address Bus?

A. A15 - A8
B. AD7 - AD0
C. READY
D. WR
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Ans : A
Explanation: A15 - A8 (Higher Address Bus)

4. In which mode, the CPU periodically reads an internal flag of 8279 to check whether any key
is pressed or not with key pressure?
A. Interrupt mode
B. Polled mode
C. Decoded Mode
D. Encoded Mode
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Ans : B
Explanation: In the Polled mode, the CPU periodically reads an internal flag of 8279 to check
whether any key is pressed or not with key pressure.

5. What is true about Encoded Mode?

A. the unit contains registers to store the keyboard, display modes
B. the counter internally decodes the least significant 2 bits and provides a decoded 1 out of 4
scan on SL0-SL3.

C. the processor is requested service only if any key is pressed, otherwise the CPU will continue
with its main task.

D. the counter provides the binary count that is to be externally decoded to provide the scan
lines for the keyboard and display.
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Ans : D
Explanation: In the encoded mode, the counter provides the binary count that is to be externally
decoded to provide the scan lines for the keyboard and display.

6. Which pin is used to blank the display during digit switching?

A. WR
B. IR
C. BD
D. DB
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Ans : C
Explanation: BD : It stands for blank display. It is used to blank the display during digit switching.

7. Which mode allows 8/16 character multiplexed displays to be organized as dual 4-bit/single
8-bit display units?
A. Display Entry
B. Display Scan
C. Strobed Input
D. Scanned Keyboard Mode
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Ans : B
Explanation: Display Scan : This mode allows 8/16 character multiplexed displays to be
organized as dual 4-bit/single 8-bit display units.

8. DMA stands for?

A. Display Memory Access
B. Directly Memory Access
C. Device Memory Access
D. Direct Memory Access
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Ans : D
Explanation: DMA stands for Direct Memory Access

9. Which of the following is not true features of 8257?

A. It has three channels which can be used over three I/O devices.
B. Each channel has 16-bit address and 14-bit counter.
C. Each channel can transfer data up to 64kb.
D. Each channel can be programmed independently.
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Ans : A
Explanation: It has four channels which can be used over four I/O devices is true.

10. What is correct range of frequency for 8257?

A. 500Hz to 3MHz.
B. 250Hz to 2MHz.
C. 250Hz to 3MHz.
D. 500Hz to 2MHz.
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Ans : C
Explanation: Its frequency ranges from 250Hz to 3MHz.
[31/01, 9:27 AM] +91 73503 20620: 1. A microprocessor can be classified into?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Ans : B
Explanation: A microprocessor can be classified into three categories: RISC, CISC and special
processors

2. Which of the following is not a RISC processors?

A. Power PC: 501
B. DEC Alpha: 210642
C. MIPS: TS (R10000) RISC Processor
D. PA-RISC: HP 7100LC
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Ans : A
Explanation: Power PC: 501 is not a RISC processors, instead of that Power PC: 601, 604, 615,
620 are RISC processors.

3. Which of the following are correct characteristics of RISC?

A. It consists of simple instructions.
B. It supports various data-type formats.
C. It supports register to use in any context.
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: All of the above are correct characteristics of RISC.

4. Which of the following is not a CISC processors?

A. IBM 370/168
B. Dell 5435
C. Intel 80486
D. VAX 11/780
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Ans : B
Explanation: Dell 5435 is not a CISC processors.
5. Which Processors includes multi-clocks?
A. RISC
B. CISC
C. DSP
D. Transputer
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Ans : B
Explanation: CISC includes multi-clocks.

6. Which of the following are incorrect Characteristics of CISC?

A. Variety of addressing modes.
B. Variable length of instruction format
C. Instruction-decoding logic is complex.
D. Small number of instructions.
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Ans : D
Explanation: Larger number of instructions is correct Characteristics of CISC.

7. A _______________ is a specially designed microprocessor, which can handle its particular

function many times faster than the ordinary microprocessor.
A. Input/Output Processor
B. Transputer
C. Coprocessor
D. DSP
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Ans : C
Explanation: A coprocessor is a specially designed microprocessor, which can handle its
particular function many times faster than the ordinary microprocessor.

8. DSP stands for?

A. Digital Signal Processor
B. Digital Signal Preprocessor
C. Digital Signal Program
D. Data Signal Processor
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Ans : A
Explanation: DSP: This processor is specially designed to process the analog signals into a
digital form.

9. What is true about Transputer?

A. It is a specially designed microprocessor having a local memory of its own
B. A transputer is a specially designed microprocessor with its own local memory
C. It can handle its particular function many times faster than the ordinary microprocessor.
D. This processor is specially designed to process the analog signals into a digital form.
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Ans : B
Explanation: A transputer is a specially designed microprocessor with its own local memory and
having links to connect one transputer to another transputer for inter-processor communications

10. Graphic display controller is an example of?

A. Input/Output Processor
B. Transputer
C. Coprocessor
D. DSP
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Ans : A
Explanation: Graphic display controller is an example of Input/Output Processor.
[31/01, 9:27 AM] +91 73503 20620: 1. How many types of basic multiprocessor configurations?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Ans : B
Explanation: Multiprocessor means a multiple set of processors that executes instructions
simultaneously. There are three basic multiprocessor configurations : Coprocessor
configuration, Closely coupled configuration and Loosely coupled configuration.

2. A _____________ is a specially designed circuit on microprocessor chip which can perform

the same task very quickly, which the microprocessor performs
A. Coprocessor configuration
B. Closely coupled configuration
C. Loosely coupled configuration
D. None of the above
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Ans : A
Explanation: A Coprocessor is a specially designed circuit on microprocessor chip which can
perform the same task very quickly, which the microprocessor performs.

3. The coprocessor and the processor is connected via?

A. TEST
B. QS0
C. QS1
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: The coprocessor and the processor is connected via TEST, RQ-/GT- and QS0 &
QS1 signals.

4. _________signal takes care of the coprocessor's activity, i.e. the coprocessor is busy or idle.
A. TEST
B. QS0
C. QS1
D. None of the above
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Ans : A
Explanation: TEST signal takes care of the coprocessor's activity, i.e. the coprocessor is busy or
idle.

5. Which of the following are advantage of Loosely Coupled Configuration?

A. Having more than one processor results in increased efficiency.
B. easy to achieve parallel processing.
C. system structure is flexible
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: All of the above are advantage of Loosely Coupled Configuration

6. 8087 numeric data processor is also known as?

A. Math co-processor
B. Numeric processor extension
C. Floating point unit
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: 8087 numeric data processor is also known as Math co-processor, Numeric
processor extension and Floating point unit.

7. 8087 Architecture is divided into?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Ans : B
Explanation: 8087 Architecture is divided into two groups, i.e., Control Unit (CU) and Numeric
Extension Unit (NEU).

8. It is a power supply signal, which requires +5V supply for the operation of the circuit.
A. VCA
B. VDD
C. VCC
D. INTA
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Ans : C
Explanation: VCC : It is a power supply signal, which requires +5V supply for the operation of
the circuit.

9. The _________ handles all the communication between the processor and the memory
A. numeric extension unit
B. Packed Unit
C. control unit
D. Binary Unit
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Ans : C
Explanation: The control unit handles all the communication between the processor and the
memory

10. 8087 Numeric Data Processor designed by?

A. Intel
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. VAX
View Answer

Ans : A
Explanation: It was the first math coprocessor designed by Intel to pair with 8086/8088 resulting
in easier and faster calculation.