Microcontrollers and Microprocessors Quiz

Which of the following is a key difference between a microprocessor and a microcontroller?

• Microprocessor has built-in memory, while microcontroller does not.

• Microcontroller has I/O ports and memory built-in, while microprocessor needs external components.

• Microprocessor is used for controlling I/O devices, microcontroller is for data processing.

• Microcontroller cannot be used for any computational tasks.

Microcontrollers are generally used in:

• Desktop computers

• Embedded systems

• High-performance computing

• Graphic designing

Which component is typically integrated in microcontrollers but not in microprocessors?

• ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

• RAM

• Serial Communication Ports

• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

A microprocessor requires external ______ to work, whereas a microcontroller has these built-in.

• I/O Ports

• RAM and ROM

• Timers and Counters

• All of the above

Microcontrollers are more suitable than microprocessors for which of the following applications?

• General-purpose computing

• Data-intensive tasks

• Real-time embedded applications

• Gaming systems

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a microcontroller?

• Requires external memory for program storage

• Can perform complex computations

• Can directly interact with I/O devices

• Does not have integrated timers

In a microcontroller, which of the following is typically NOT integrated?

• RAM

• ROM

• Input/Output interfaces

• Graphics card

What kind of memory does a microcontroller use to store the program being executed?

• Hard disk

• Flash memory

• ROM only

• Magnetic tape

Which of the following is typically true for microprocessors?

• They are power-efficient

• They are used for general-purpose tasks

• They have built-in I/O interfaces

• They are highly optimized for embedded systems

Which of the following industries extensively uses microcontrollers?

• Aerospace

• Automobiles

• Consumer electronics

• All of the above