Electronics - Computer Hardware and Software

Exercise : Computer Hardware and Software - Filling the Blanks
1.
A register in the microprocessor that keeps track of the answer or results of any arithmetic or logic operation is the _________.
stack pointer
program counter
instruction pointer
accumulator
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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2.
The __________ program is used to convert mnemonic code to machine code.
debug
C++
fortran
assembler
Answer: Option
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3.
A(n) ________________ is the time it takes a microprocessor to fetch and execute a complete instruction.
instruction cycle
machine cycle
timing cycle
write cycle
Answer: Option
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4.
The ________ is the "brains" of every microcomputer.
ROM
ALU
CPU
MPU
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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5.
The circuits in the 8085 that provide the arithmetic and logic functions are called the __________.
CPU
ALU
I/O
bus decoder
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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