Microcontroller & Embedded System
What is a microcontroller?
a) A large-scale integrated circuit
b) A small computer on a single integrated circuit
c) A peripheral device
Answer: b) A small computer on a single integrated circuit
Which of the following is not a commonly used microcontroller architecture?
a) ARM
b) AVR
c) CUDA
Answer: c) CUDA
What is the purpose of an embedded system?
a) To provide general-purpose computing capabilities
b) To perform specific tasks within a larger system
c) To connect devices to the internet
Answer: b) To perform specific tasks within a larger system
Which of the following is an example of an input device in an embedded system?
a) LED
b) Sensor
c) Motor
Answer: b) Sensor
What does GPIO stand for in the context of microcontrollers?
a) General Purpose Input/Output
b) Graphic Processing Input/Output
c) General Peripheral Input/Output
Answer: a) General Purpose Input/Output
Which of the following is not a common communication interface used in
embedded systems?
a) UART
b) USB
c) EMI
Answer: c) EMI
What is the purpose of a bootloader in an embedded system?
a) To load the operating system
b) To load application firmware
c) To load device drivers
Answer: b) To load application firmware
Which of the following is a non-volatile memory used in microcontrollers for
storing firmware?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
Answer: b) ROM
Which programming language is commonly used for programming
microcontrollers?
a) Python
b) C/C++
c) Java
Answer: b) C/C++
Which of the following is not a typical feature of a microcontroller?
a) DMA (Direct Memory Access)
b) ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter)
c) SQL Database
Answer: c) SQL Database
What is the role of a watchdog timer in an embedded system?
a) To monitor and reset the microcontroller if it becomes unresponsive
b) To regulate the power supply
c) To measure the time taken by the microcontroller to execute a task
Answer: a) To monitor and reset the microcontroller if it becomes unresponsive
Which of the following is not a common type of microcontroller memory?
a) EEPROM
b) SRAM
c) DDR
Answer: c) DDR
Which of the following is not a commonly used microcontroller manufacturer?
a) Intel
b) Texas Instruments
c) NVIDIA
Answer: c) NVIDIA
What is the purpose of an interrupt in an embedded system?
a) To pause the execution of the current task and handle an event
b) To increase the clock speed of the microcontroller
c) To switch between different tasks
Answer: a) To pause the execution of the current task and handle an event
Which of the following is not a common power-saving technique used in
microcontrollers?
a) Clock gating
b) Dynamic voltage scaling
c) Overclocking
Answer: c) Overclocking
What is the purpose of the A/D converter in a microcontroller?
a) To convert analog signals to digital signals
b) To convert digital signals to analog signals
c) To convert ASCII characters to binary
Answer: a) To convert analog signals to digital signals
Which of the following is not a typical application of embedded systems?
a) Automotive electronics
b) Medical devices
c) Desktop computers
Answer: c) Desktop computers
What is the role of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) in an embedded
system?
a) To provide general-purpose computing capabilities
b) To manage system resources and scheduling tasks
c) To connect devices to the internet
Answer: b) To manage system resources and scheduling tasks
Which of the following is a common communication protocol used in embedded
systems for short-range wireless communication?
a) Ethernet
b) Bluetooth
c) LTE
Answer: b) Bluetooth
What is the purpose of a crystal oscillator in a microcontroller?
a) To generate a clock signal for timing operations
b) To amplify analog signals
c) To convert digital signals to analog signals
Answer: a) To generate a clock signal for timing operations
Which of the following is not a commonly used sensor in embedded systems?
a) Accelerometer
b) Gyroscope
c) Actuator
Answer: c) Actuator
What is the role of a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) in a microcontroller?
a) To convert digital signals to analog signals
b) To convert analog signals to digital signals
c) To amplify digital signals
Answer: a) To convert digital signals to analog signals
Which of the following is not a common development tool used for programming
microcontrollers?
a) Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
b) Text editor
c) Compiler
Answer: b) Text editor
What is the purpose of a pull-up or pull-down resistor in an embedded system?
a) To reduce electromagnetic interference (EMI)
b) To protect the microcontroller from overvoltage
c) To ensure a stable logic level when an input pin is not connected
Answer: c) To ensure a stable logic level when an input pin is not connected
Which of the following is not a typical feature of a microcontroller datasheet?
a) Pinout diagram
b) Electrical characteristics
c) Operating system source code
Answer: c) Operating system source code
What is the purpose of a peripheral interface controller (PIC) microcontroller?
a) To control peripheral devices in embedded systems
b) To perform complex mathematical calculations
c) To connect devices to the internet
Answer: a) To control peripheral devices in embedded systems
Which of the following is not a commonly used communication protocol for long-
range wireless communication in embedded systems?
a) Wi-Fi
b) LoRa
c) NFC
Answer: c) NFC
What is the purpose of a voltage regulator in an embedded system?
a) To regulate the voltage supplied to the microcontroller
b) To convert digital signals to analog signals
c) To amplify analog signals
Answer: a) To regulate the voltage supplied to the microcontroller
Which of the following is not a common microcontroller architecture family?
a) ARM Cortex-M
b) Intel Core
c) AVR
Answer: b) Intel Core
What is the purpose of a bootloader in an embedded system?
a) To load the operating system
b) To load application firmware
c) To load device drivers
Answer: b) To load application firmware
Which of the following is not a commonly used development board for
prototyping embedded systems?
a) Arduino
b) Raspberry Pi
c) Intel Core i7
Answer: c) Intel Core i7
What is the purpose of the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) in embedded
systems?
a) To provide a high-speed synchronous serial communication interface
b) To connect devices to the internet
c) To control display devices
Answer: a) To provide a high-speed synchronous serial communication interface
Which of the following is not a common microcontroller programming language?
a) C/C++
b) Python
c) Assembly language
Answer: b) Python
What is the role of a watchdog timer in an embedded system?
a) To monitor and reset the microcontroller if it becomes unresponsive
b) To regulate the power supply
c) To measure the time taken by the microcontroller to execute a task
Answer: a) To monitor and reset the microcontroller if it becomes unresponsive
Which of the following is not a common application of embedded systems in the
automotive industry?
a) Engine control
b) Infotainment systems
c) Personal computers
Answer: c) Personal computers
What is the purpose of a Brownout Detection (BOD) circuit in an embedded
system?
a) To detect power failures and switch to a backup power source
b) To protect the microcontroller from overvoltage
c) To ensure stable operation during low-voltage conditions
Answer: c) To ensure stable operation during low-voltage conditions
Which of the following is not a common sensor used in IoT (Internet of Things)
devices?
a) Temperature sensor
b) Humidity sensor
c) Graphics processing unit (GPU)
Answer: c) Graphics processing unit (GPU)
What is the purpose of a Real-Time Clock (RTC) module in an embedded system?
a) To generate clock signals for timing operations
b) To keep track of the current date and time
c) To regulate the power supply
Answer: b) To keep track of the current date and time
Which of the following is not a commonly used programming paradigm in
embedded systems?
a) Object-oriented programming
b) Event-driven programming
c) Relational programming
Answer: c) Relational programming
What is the purpose of a voltage divider circuit in an embedded system?
a) To step up the voltage supplied to the microcontroller
b) To step down the voltage supplied to the microcontroller
c) To convert digital signals to analog signals
Answer: b) To step down the voltage supplied to the microcontroller
Which of the following is not a common feature of microcontroller development
tools?
a) Debugger
b) Simulator
c) Memory management unit
Answer: c) Memory management unit
What is the purpose of the I²C (Inter-Integrated Circuit) protocol in embedded
systems?
a) To provide a high-speed synchronous serial communication interface
b) To connect devices to the internet
c) To enable communication between integrated circuits
Answer: c) To enable communication between integrated circuits
Which of the following is not a common input/output device used in embedded
systems?
a) Keyboard
b) LCD display
c) Actuator
Answer: a) Keyboard
What is the purpose of a pulse-width modulation (PWM) module in an embedded
system?
a) To convert digital signals to analog signals
b) To generate analog signals with variable duty cycles
c) To regulate the power supply
Answer: b) To generate analog signals with variable duty cycles
Which of the following is not a common application of embedded systems in
consumer electronics?
a) Smartphones
b) Microwave ovens
c) Industrial robots
Answer: c) Industrial robots
What is the purpose of a brownout detection circuit in an embedded system?
a) To detect power failures and switch to a backup power source
b) To protect the microcontroller from overvoltage
c) To ensure stable operation during low-voltage conditions
Answer: c) To ensure stable operation during low-voltage conditions
Which of the following is not a commonly used microcontroller development
tool?
a) Emulator
b) Compiler
c) Keyboard
Answer: c) Keyboard
What is the role of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) in an embedded system?
a) To convert digital signals to analog signals
b) To convert analog signals to digital signals
c) To amplify digital signals
Answer: b) To convert analog signals to digital signals
Which of the following is not a commonly used microcontroller memory?
a) EEPROM
b) SRAM
c) DDR
Answer: c) DDR
What is the purpose of a reset circuit in an embedded system?
a) To reset the microcontroller when power is applied
b) To regulate the power supply
c) To amplify digital signals
Answer: a) To reset the microcontroller when power is applied
