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  • What kind of computer program is used to convert mnemonic code to machine code?


  • Options
  • A. debug
  • B. assembler
  • C. C++
  • D. Fortran

  • Correct Answer
  • assembler 


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    • 1. The software used to drive microprocessor-based systems is called:

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    • A. assembly language
    • B. firmware
    • C. machine language code
    • D. BASIC interpreter instructions
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following are the three basic sections of a microprocessor unit?

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    • A. operand, register, and arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)
    • B. control and timing, register, and arithmetic/logic unit (ALU)
    • C. control and timing, register, and memory
    • D. arithmetic/logic unit (ALU), memory, and input/output
    • Discuss
    • 3. Single-bit indicators that may be set or cleared to show the results of logical or arithmetic operations are the:

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    • A. flags
    • B. registers
    • C. monitors
    • D. decisions
    • Discuss
    • 4. The register in the 8085A that is used to keep track of the memory address of the next op-code to be run in the program is the:

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    • A. stack pointer
    • B. program counter
    • C. instruction pointer
    • D. accumulator
    • Discuss
    • 5. The circuits in the 8085A that provide the arithmetic and logic functions are called the:

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    • A. CPU
    • B. ALU
    • C. I/O
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 6. When referring to instruction words, a mnemonic is:

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    • A. a short abbreviation for the operand address
    • B. a short abbreviation for the operation to be performed
    • C. a short abbreviation for the data word stored at the operand address
    • D. shorthand for machine language
    • Discuss
    • 7. The 8085A is a(n):

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    • A. 16-bit parallel CPU
    • B. 8-bit serial CPU
    • C. 8-bit parallel CPU
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 8. Because microprocessor CPUs do not understand mnemonics as they are, they have to be converted to ________.

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    • A. hexadecimal machine code
    • B. binary machine code
    • C. assembly language
    • D. all of the above
    • Discuss
    • 9. What is the difference between a mnemonic code and machine code?

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    • A. There is no difference.
    • B. Machine codes are in binary, mnemonic codes are in shorthand English.
    • C. Machine codes are in shorthand English, mnemonic codes are in binary.
    • Discuss
    • 10. Which of the following buses is primarily used to carry signals that direct other ICs to find out what type of operation is being performed?

    • Options
    • A. data bus
    • B. control bus
    • C. address bus
    • D. address decoder bus
    • Discuss


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