Pre-learning Quiz: Introduction to Microcontrollers (PIF-1)

What is the primary function of a microcontroller?

• Perform complex calculations

• Store large amounts of data

• Control the behavior of electronic devices

• Display information on a screen

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

• Small size

• Low cost

• High power consumption

• Integrated peripherals

Where can you typically find microcontrollers?

• Home appliances, cars, smartphones

• Large-scale servers

• Desktop computers

• Supercomputers

What does the CPU (Central Processing Unit) do in a microcontroller?

• Store data permanently

• Execute instructions from memory

• Convert analog signals to digital

• Control the flow of electricity

What is the purpose of the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)?

• Perform arithmetic and logical operations

• Connect the microcontroller to external devices

• Store the program instructions

• Display results on a screen

Which type of memory is used to store the program instructions in a microcontroller?

• RAM

• Flash

• Cache

• Virtual Memory

What are GPIO pins used for?

• Connecting external devices like sensors and actuators

• Supplying power to the microcontroller

• Displaying data on an LCD screen

• Communicating with other microcontrollers

What does an ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) do?

• Convert analog signals to digital values

• Convert digital values to analog signals

• Amplify analog signals

• Filter out noise from analog signals

Which of the following is an example of a conditional statement in programming?

• for loop

• while loop

• if-else statement

• switch-case statement

What is the purpose of a flowchart in programming?

• Write code

• Visualize the flow of a program

• Debug code

• Store data