Introduction to Electronics Quiz - 1

What is a microcontroller ?

• Central processing unit

• Specialized integrated circuit

• Memory device

• Input/output peripheral

What is the main function of a microcontroller?

• Storage of data

• Execution of instructions

• Display of graphics

• Audio processing

In what type of systems are microcontrollers typically used?

• Desktop computers

• Servers

• Embedded systems

• Laptops

Which branch of electronics involves the study of circuits processing continuous signals?

• Digital Electronics

• Optoelectronics

• Analog Electronics

• Communication Electronics

What does PLC stand for in industrial automation?

• Power Line Converter

• Programmable Logic Controller

• Programmatic Logic Circuit

• Power Load Controller

What is the equation representing voltage in an electrical circuit?

• I = ΔV

• V = ΔV = IR

• V = IR

• ΔQ / Δt = V

What type of circuits involve elements of both analog and digital circuits?

• Analog Circuits

• Digital Circuits

• Mixed-Signal Circuits

• Optoelectronic Circuits

What is the study of electronic devices interacting with light called?

• Digital Electronics

• Analog Electronics

• Optoelectronics

• Communication Electronics

What does the acronym ADC stand for?

• Analog-to-Digital Converter

• Analog Data Converter

• Active Digital Circuit

• Automated Data Control

Which electronic component is known for its property of gain or directionality?

• Analog Component

• Passive Component

• Mixed-Signal Component

• Active Component