10 Questions
Which component holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched?
Program Counter (PC)
What type of instruction facilitates repetitive operations by changing the sequence of execution?
Unconditional branch
What cycle involves data processing, alteration of sequence of operations, and a combination of different types of operations?
Execute Cycle
Which operation permits addresses to be computed in the ALU and then inserted into instructions stored in memory?
Address modify
What is the purpose of an interrupt in a processor?
To suspend execution of the current program and process the interrupt
Which type of interrupt is generated by an internal processor timer and used in pre-emptive multi-tasking?
Timer interrupt
In which part of a typical microprocessor is cache memory usually found?
Memory unit
What does a microcontroller resemble in terms of a computing device?
A microcomputer
How do microcontrollers differ from microprocessors in terms of circuit complexity?
Microprocessors have more complex circuits due to external connections
What is the main function of a microcontroller?
To process data and act as a controlling device in embedded systems
Test your knowledge on computer architecture and control unit operations including data transfer, unconditional and conditional branches, arithmetic operations, and address modification.
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