Q.1.

The software used to drive a microprocessor-based system is called FORTRAN.

Q.2.

The stack is a data storage area in RAM used by certain microprocessor operations.

Q.3.

Conversion from assembly language to machine language can be done by the programmer through a process called hand assembly.

Q.4.

A microprocessor with the necessary support circuits will include at least two memory ICs: ROM or EPROM, and a RAM.

Q.5.

The control bus and memories share a bidirectional bus in a typical microprocessor system.

Q.6.

Assembly language is written using mnemonics: MVI, DCR, JZ.

Q.7.

I/O-mapped systems identify their input and output devices by giving them an 8-bit port number.

Q.8.

How many bits are used in the data bus?

Q.9.

All computer programs for a machine are called:

Q.10.

The 8085A is a(n):

Q.11.

What is the difference between a mnemonic code and machine code?

Q.12.

When was the first 8-bit microprocessor introduced?

Q.13.

The 8085 software is compatible with the 8080A.

Q.14.

A microcontroller integrates multichip systems with RAM, ROM, and I/O.

Q.15.

The devices that provide the means for a computer to communicate with the user or other computers are referred to as:

Q.16.

The items that you can physically touch in a computer system are called:

Q.17.

Single-bit indicators that may be set or cleared to show the results of logical or arithmetic operations are the:

Q.18.

Because microprocessor CPUs do not understand mnemonics as they are, they have to be converted to ________.

Q.19.

Which bus is a bidirectional bus?

Q.20.

What type of circuit is used at the interface point of an output port?