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Which component holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched?
Which component holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched?
What type of instruction facilitates repetitive operations by changing the sequence of execution?
What type of instruction facilitates repetitive operations by changing the sequence of execution?
What cycle involves data processing, alteration of sequence of operations, and a combination of different types of operations?
What cycle involves data processing, alteration of sequence of operations, and a combination of different types of operations?
Which operation permits addresses to be computed in the ALU and then inserted into instructions stored in memory?
Which operation permits addresses to be computed in the ALU and then inserted into instructions stored in memory?
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What is the purpose of an interrupt in a processor?
What is the purpose of an interrupt in a processor?
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Which type of interrupt is generated by an internal processor timer and used in pre-emptive multi-tasking?
Which type of interrupt is generated by an internal processor timer and used in pre-emptive multi-tasking?
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In which part of a typical microprocessor is cache memory usually found?
In which part of a typical microprocessor is cache memory usually found?
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What does a microcontroller resemble in terms of a computing device?
What does a microcontroller resemble in terms of a computing device?
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How do microcontrollers differ from microprocessors in terms of circuit complexity?
How do microcontrollers differ from microprocessors in terms of circuit complexity?
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What is the main function of a microcontroller?
What is the main function of a microcontroller?
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