Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
JKSSB Sub-Inspector (Telecommunication) · Digital Electronics & Microprocessors · 18 practice questions with answers and explanations: 3 Easy, 7 Medium, 8 Hard.
Sample questions
Sample Easy question 1
What is 'RAM' used for in a computer system?
- Temporary storage of data and instructions currently being used
- Permanent storage of the operating system only
- Only storing the BIOS
- Only used for cooling
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Answer: A. RAM (Random Access Memory) holds data and instructions the processor is actively using.
Sample Medium question 2
What is an 'addressing mode' in microprocessor architecture?
- A method for specifying the location of an operand for an instruction
- A method for cooling the processor
- A type of memory chip
- A networking protocol
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Answer: A. Addressing modes define how an instruction locates the data it operates on.
Sample Hard question 3
What does 'ARM architecture' refer to?
- A widely used RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) processor architecture
- A type of database system
- A networking protocol
- A programming language
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Answer: A. ARM is a family of RISC processor architectures widely used in mobile and embedded devices.