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Practice Fundamentals MCQs with four options, answers and explanations for focused Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering revision.

Question 1
Microprocessors & MicrocontrollersFundamentals

A microprocessor is primarily a?

  • ACPU implemented on an integrated circuit
  • BComplete power supply
  • CMechanical switching device
  • DMemory-only device
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Correct Answer: A. CPU implemented on an integrated circuit
Explanation: A microprocessor integrates the central processing unit functions on an IC and normally requires external memory and peripherals.
Reference: Standard microprocessors and microcontrollers: fundamentals
Question 2
Microprocessors & MicrocontrollersFundamentals

A microcontroller typically integrates which elements on a single chip?

  • ACPU, memory and peripheral interfaces
  • BOnly an ALU
  • COnly RAM
  • DOnly a clock generator
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Correct Answer: A. CPU, memory and peripheral interfaces
Explanation: A microcontroller commonly combines CPU, program/data memory and peripherals such as I/O ports and timers on one chip.
Reference: Standard microprocessors and microcontrollers: fundamentals