Chapter 1 - Introduction to Microcontroller–Based System

What does MCU stand for in the context of microcontrollers?

• Micro Computing Unit

• Microcontroller Unit

• Main Control Unit

• Micro Circuit Unit

Which of the following is NOT a component of a microcontroller?

• Processor core

• Memory

• Programmable input/output peripherals

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

What is the primary function of a microcontroller?

• To be programmed to carry out specific tasks

• To serve as a primary data storage device

• To enhance graphics processing

• To regulate the power supply in a circuit

Which development board is associated with the microcontroller shown in this figure?

• Arduino Uno

• Raspberry Pi

• BeagleBone Black

• ESP32

Which of the following is NOT a type of memory in a microcontroller?

• Program memory – Flash Memory

• Data Ram – Static RAM (Random access memory)

• Data EEPROM – EEPROM (Electrically erasable programmable read only memory)

• Dynamic ROM

Which of the following is NOT an example of an application of embedded systems?

• Alarm System

• Mobile Phone

• Television

• Quantum Computer

What is the primary function of the Controller Unit (Processor) in a microcontroller-based system?

• To provide memory storage for the microcontroller.

• To compute input data, control timing for data flow, and process/respond to various instructions.

• To act as an interface for connecting external circuits.

• To regulate power supply to the microcontroller.

Which of the following is NOT a function of I/O Ports in a microcontroller-based system?

• Act as input/output interfaces for external circuits.

• Exchange data between internal and external circuits.

• Store data and instructions for the microcontroller.

• Control devices and equipment through these ports.

What are Microcontroller commonly used in?

• Consumer, industrial, telecommunication, and aerospace applications

• Only desktop computers and laptops

• Mainly in power supply units

• Only in quantum computing systems

What is the main function of I/O Ports in a microcontroller-based system?

• To provide memory storage for the microcontroller

• To serve as input/output interfaces where external circuits are connected

• To process and compute data within the microcontroller

• To regulate the power supply to the system