Microprocessor-based Systems Terminology

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What is the main function of registers in a microprocessor?

Store data that is going to be used (correct)

Perform arithmetic functions

Interpret instructions fetched into the CPU

Control the direction of data flow

Which component of a CPU points to the address of the next instruction to be executed?

Program counter (correct)

ALU

Memory

Instruction decoder

What is the main function of an instruction decoder in a CPU?

Store data that is going to be used

Perform arithmetic functions

Control the direction of data flow

Interpret the instruction fetched into the CPU (correct)

Which component of a CPU performs arithmetic functions like add, subtract, and divide?

ALU Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of RAM in computer memory?

Store data that is going to be used Signup and view all the answers

In general, what effect do more and bigger registers have on a CPU?

Increase the cost of the CPU Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a microprocessor?

To act as a computer processor on a microchip Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a complete microprocessor-based control system built onto a single chip?

Microcontroller Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between MPU and CPU?

MPU is a MicroProcessor Unit while CPU is a Central Processing Unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the IBM 'Blue Gene' supercomputer designed with?

A million processors Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system does not necessarily have to do with computing?

Microprocessor-based system Signup and view all the answers

'Microcomputer' is the term specifically used for which type of systems?

Single chip microcomputers Signup and view all the answers

What are the two digits that microprocessors and other digital circuits use?

0 and 1 Signup and view all the answers

How many bits make up a nibble?

4 bits Signup and view all the answers

Which term represents 32 bits or 4 bytes?

Double Word Signup and view all the answers

How many bytes make up a kilobyte (KB)?

1024 bytes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using hexadecimal in communication with microprocessors?

Compact representation of data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Automation is known for its ease of troubleshooting and low power consumption in the context of microprocessors?

MPU based Signup and view all the answers