Microprocessor Systems: Structural Components Quiz
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What is the primary function of the Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU) in a microprocessor system?

  • Generating signals to operate the other components
  • Serving as temporary data holding places
  • Controlling the instructions and signals within the microprocessor
  • Carrying out arithmetic and logic operations on instruction operands (correct)
  • Which component of the microprocessor system directs the ALU and maintains data like computer instructions and storage addresses?

  • Arithmetic-Logic Unit (ALU)
  • Control Unit (CU) (correct)
  • Registers
  • Assembler
  • In the context of microprocessor systems, what are registers primarily used for?

  • Transferring data between microprocessors
  • Generating control signals
  • Performing arithmetic operations
  • Maintaining temporary data like computer instructions (correct)
  • What is the primary function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a microprocessor?

    <p>Perform arithmetic and logical operations on data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an assembler in the context of microprocessors?

    <p>Convert assembly language into machine code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Control Unit (CU) in a microprocessor?

    <p>Execute instructions sequentially</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are mnemonics used in microprocessor programming?

    <p>To represent binary patterns with abbreviated names</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of processor incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) onto just a few integrated circuits?

    <p>Microcontroller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a microcontroller from a microprocessor?

    <p>Microcontrollers have I/O ports, timers, and interrupts integrated inside the chip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of functionality, what is not available inside a microprocessor chip?

    <p>Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is integrated inside a microcontroller chip but not inside a typical microprocessor chip?

    <p>Timers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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