Quiz on Embedded Systems and Microcontrollers

What is the primary function of an embedded system?

• To provide high-level programming capabilities

• To manage user interfaces

• To execute specific functions within a larger system

• To perform a variety of general-purpose tasks

Which microcontroller architecture is used in the 8051?

• RISC Architecture

• Von Neumann Architecture

• CISC Architecture

• Harvard Architecture

What is the purpose of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS)?

• To enhance the performance of general-purpose computing

• To manage tasks with precise timing and deterministic execution

• To provide a user-friendly interface for applications

• To simplify programming for embedded systems

Which of the following is a characteristic of embedded systems?

• Task-specific nature

• High power consumption

• General-purpose functionality

• Complex user interfaces

What is the maximum on-chip ROM capacity of the 8051 microcontroller?

• 8 KB

• 4 KB

• 16 KB

• 2 KB

Which register in the 8051 microcontroller is used for arithmetic operations?

• Accumulator (ACC)

• Stack Pointer (SP)

• Data Pointer (DPTR)

• Program Status Word (PSW)

What is the function of the Timer Mode Control (TMOD) register in the 8051?

• To define the mode of operation for Timer 0 and Timer 1

• To manage the power consumption of the microcontroller

• To control the input/output ports

• To configure the operation of the serial communication

In the Arduino IDE, what does the 'Upload' button do?

• Compiles the code without uploading

• Opens a new sketch window

• Saves the current sketch

• Uploads the code to the connected Arduino board

What is the purpose of the 'Include Library' option in the Arduino IDE?

• To format the code automatically

• To include various Arduino libraries in the code

• To upload code to the Arduino board

• To manage installed libraries

Which button in the Arduino IDE is used to check for errors in the code?

• Upload

• Verify

• Auto Format

• Serial Monitor