Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Microcontroller

What is a microcontroller?

• A type of wireless router

• A high-speed printer

• A small integrated circuit that controls an electronic device

• A type of computer monitor

What is the function of RAM in a microcontroller?

• Connect to peripheral devices

• Store data temporarily

• Control the CPU

• Store data permanently

Which of the following is an example of a microcontroller?

• A digital camera image processor

• A refrigerator

• A bicycle

• A microwave oven

What is the purpose of flash memory in a microcontroller?

• Store data with electrical power

• Store data without electrical power

• Control wireless communications

• Connect to peripheral devices

What is the I/O interface used for in a microcontroller?

• Transmit and receive wireless signals

• Connect to peripheral devices

• Store data temporarily

• Control the CPU

Which of the following is NOT an element typically found in a microcontroller?

• CPU

• Temperature sensor

• Graphics card

• Wireless communications

What is the size range of microcontrollers?

• Less than one millimeter in length and width

• Several feet long and wide

• Several inches long and wide

• Several meters long and wide

What is the purpose of a Wi-Fi transmitter in a microcontroller?

How are microcontrollers integrated into electronic devices?

• They are included in most electronic devices

• They are not used in electronic devices

• They are standalone devices

• They are only used in computers

What is the function of multiple microcontrollers in an automobile?

• Control the CPU

• Store data temporarily

• Connect to peripheral devices

• Operate in tandem for various functions