Microprocessor MCQ

The term 'pipeline' in microprocessors refers to:

• A sequence of instructions executed serially

• Simultaneously executing multiple instructions

• Buffering data between the CPU and memory

• A unit for fetching instructions from memory

What does the term 'bit slicing' refer to in the context of microprocessors?

• Dividing data into multiple bytes

• Performing bitwise operations on binary data

• Separating the ALU into individual components

• Dividing a word into smaller parts to process them separately

In a microprocessor, the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) is responsible for which of the following operations?

• Storing data temporarily

• Executing arithmetic and logical operations

• Controlling the flow of instructions

• Fetching instructions from memory

The 8085 microprocessor is an example of which microprocessor family?

• Intel 8080

• Intel 8086

• Intel 8051

• Intel 80286

Which one of the following is not a type of addressing mode in microprocessors?

• Indirect addressing mode

• Register addressing mode

• Absolute addressing mode

• Parallel addressing mode

In biomedical equipment, microprocessors are commonly utilized for:

• Data acquisition and processing

• Power supply regulation

• Mechanical actuation

• Environmental sensing

Which register in the microprocessor is used to store the memory address of the next instruction to be executed?

• Program Counter (PC)

• Accumulator (ACC)

• Stack Pointer (SP)

• Instruction Register (IR)

Which microprocessor feature is crucial for ensuring data security and patient privacy in medical equipment?

• Hardware encryption support

• On-chip sensor integration

• Real-time operating system support

• High-speed data transfer interfaces

Which microprocessor architecture is commonly preferred for medical imaging systems due to its ability to handle complex algorithms efficiently?

• RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing)

• CISC (Complex Instruction Set Computing)

• Harvard architecture

• Von Neumann architecture

Which feature is particularly important for microprocessors used in implantable medical devices?

• Compact size

• High operating temperature range

• Wireless connectivity

• Long battery life