SAMPLE MCQ QUESTION’S FOR EXAM

PREPARATION
SUBJECT: - MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCONTROLLER

1) 1. What does IC stand for?

Integrated Circuit
Internal Circuit
Isolated Circuit
Integrated Configuration
ANSWER: - Integrated Circuit
2) 2. Which component is not found in an IC?
Resistor
Capacitor
Transistor
Inductor
ANSWER: - Resistor
3) 10. Which IC is commonly used in timing applications?
555 Timer
Operational Amplifier
Comparator
Schmitt Trigger
ANSWER: - 555 Timer
4) 4. CMOS technology is primarily used in:
Digital circuits
Analog circuits
Power circuits
RF circuits
ANSWER: - Digital circuits
5) 15. What is the typical voltage range for TTL logic levels?
0-5V
0-10V
0-15V
0-3.3V
ANSWER: - 0-5V

6) 6. The basic building block of digital ICs is:

Logic gate
Resistor
Diode
Capacitor
ANSWER: - Logic gate

7) 7. What type of IC is used in signal conditioning?

Linear IC
Digital IC
Microcontroller
Power IC
ANSWER: - Linear IC

8) 17. What does a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) do?

Converts digital to analog
Converts analog to digital
Stores digital data
Processes analog signals
ANSWER: - Converts digital to analog
9) 22. In digital electronics, what does 'logic level' refer to?
Voltage level
Current level
Frequency level
Resistance level
ANSWER: - Voltage level

10) 23. What type of IC is a multiplexer?

Digital IC
Linear IC
Analog IC
Power IC
ANSWER: - Digital IC

11) 24. The term "fuzzy logic" is most associated with:

Control systems
Data analysis
Digital circuits
Signal processing
ANSWER: - Control systems

12) 25. A Schmitt trigger is used for:

Signal conditioning
Data storage
Analog conversion
Frequency division
ANSWER: - Signal conditioning
13) 29. What does an inverting amplifier do?
Inverts signal polarity
Amplifies without inverting
Reduces noise
Adds noise
ANSWER: - Inverts signal polarity

14) 31. What does the term "feedback" refer to in op-amps?

Sending output back to input
Filtering signal
Increasing gain
Isolating circuits
ANSWER: - Sending output back to input

15) 34. What is the function of a phase-locked loop (PLL)?

Frequency synthesis
Data storage
Voltage regulation
Signal amplification
ANSWER: - Frequency synthesis

16) 35. Which component is used to store charge in analog circuits?

Capacitor
Resistor
Inductor
Diode
ANSWER: - Capacitor
17) 36. A DAC converts signals from:
Digital to analog
Analog to digital
AC to DC
None of the above
ANSWER: - Digital to analog

18) 37. What type of filter is used to eliminate high-frequency noise?

Low-pass filter
High-pass filter
Band-pass filter
Notch filter
ANSWER: - Low-pass filter

19) 39. The term "Hysteresis" is often associated with:

Feedback circuits
Signal modulation
Noise reduction
Data storage
ANSWER: - Feedback circuits

20) 40. What type of IC is commonly used for radio frequency applications?
RF amplifier
Operational amplifier
Logic gate
ADC
ANSWER: - RF amplifier
21) 42. In digital circuits, what does "fan-out" refer to?
Number of outputs
Number of inputs
Maximum load
Minimum load
ANSWER: - Number of outputs

22) 44. Which of the following ICs is used for signal processing?
Operational amplifier
Microcontroller
Logic gate
Timer
ANSWER: - Operational amplifier

23) 47. Which IC is known for its use in pulse width modulation?
555 Timer
DAC0808
ADC0808
Comparator
ANSWER: - 555 Timer

24) 49. Which of the following components is used for signal amplification?
Op-Amp
Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
ANSWER: - Op-Amp
25) 50. The term "logic family" refers to:
Group of related circuits
Group of similar ICs
Group of similar technologies
Group of components
ANSWER: - Group of related circuits

26) 52. What is a primary function of a digital multiplexer?

Signal routing
Data storage
Signal amplification
Frequency modulation
ANSWER: - Signal routing

27) 55. Which IC is used for frequency division?

Counter
Timer
Comparator
Amplifier
ANSWER: - Counter

28) 57. What does a full adder do in digital electronics?

Adds two binary numbers
Subtracts binary numbers
Multiplies binary numbers
Divides binary numbers
ANSWER: - Adds two binary numbers
29) 57. What does a full adder do in digital electronics?
Adds two binary numbers
Subtracts binary numbers
Multiplies binary numbers
Divides binary numbers
ANSWER: - Adds two binary numbers

30) 59. Which of the following is a feature of operational amplifiers?

Differential input
Single output
Low gain
High power consumption
ANSWER: - Differential input

31) 30. The term "decibel" is used to measure:

Power level
Voltage level
Frequency
Current level
ANSWER: - Power level

32) 16. The 7400 series ICs are primarily used for:
Logic operations
Microcontrollers
Analog signal processing
Power regulation
ANSWER: - Logic operations
33) 32. Which of the following is a characteristic of a digital signal?
Discrete voltage levels
Continuous voltage levels
Smooth transitions
Infinite variations
ANSWER: - Discrete voltage levels

34) 33. The term "sampling rate" refers to:

Number of samples taken
Frequency of input signal
Quality of the signal
Type of signal
ANSWER: - Number of samples taken

35) 41. What is the main purpose of an analog multiplexer?

Signal routing
Data storage
Signal amplification
Voltage regulation
ANSWER: - Signal routing

36) 43. What does the term "slew rate" refer to in op-amps?
Rate of change of output
Maximum output voltage
Minimum input impedance
Maximum power consumption
ANSWER: - Rate of change of output
37) 58. What is the function of a digital filter?
Process digital signals
Eliminate low frequencies
Amplify signals
Store data
ANSWER: - Process digital signals

38) 54. What is a characteristic of CMOS technology?

Low noise
High power consumption
High speed
Low input impedance
ANSWER: - Low noise

39) 28. What is the primary purpose of a comparator?

Signal comparison
Voltage regulation
Data storage
Filtering
ANSWER: - Signal comparison

40) 60. What is the main advantage of using integrated circuits?

Small size
High cost
Limited functionality
High power consumption
ANSWER: - Small size
41) 3. The primary function of an operational amplifier is to:
Amplify voltage
Amplify current
Generate signals
Filter signals
ANSWER: - Amplify voltage

42) 45. What type of logic family is known for low power consumption?
TTL
ECL
CMOS
DTL
ANSWER: - CMOS

43) 46. What does a signal conditioner do?

Amplifies signals
Filters noise
Converts signal types
All of the above
ANSWER: - All of the above

44) 38. What is the primary purpose of a voltage follower?

Increase voltage
Decrease current
Provide isolation
Amplify signals
ANSWER: - Provide isolation
45) 48. What is a characteristic of a digital-to-analog converter?
Converts analog to digital
Increases signal strength
Converts digital to analog
Measures voltage
ANSWER: - Converts digital to analog

46) 51. What is the main application of an RC circuit in ICs?

Timing
Filtering
Oscillation
All of the above
ANSWER: - All of the above

47) 53. What is the primary purpose of a buffer in an electronic circuit?

Increase power
Decrease load
Isolate stages
Amplify signals
ANSWER: - Isolate stages

48) 56. In which application are operational amplifiers NOT commonly used?
Signal conditioning
Audio amplifiers
Voltage regulators
Battery chargers
ANSWER: - Battery chargers
49) 5. Which of the following is a characteristic of bipolar junction transistors?
High input impedance
Low output impedance
Fast switching speeds
Low current gain
ANSWER: - Fast switching speeds

50) 8. Which of the following is not a type of logic gate?

AND gate
OR gate
NOT gate
XOR transistor
ANSWER: - XOR transistor

51) 9. What does the term "threshold voltage" refer to in ICs?

Minimum output voltage
Maximum input voltage
Voltage level for switching
Average voltage
ANSWER: - Voltage level for switching

52) 11. The primary use of a microcontroller is:

Signal amplification
Data processing
Power regulation
Voltage division
ANSWER: - Data processing
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53) 12. Which of the following is a disadvantage of integrated circuits?
Smaller size
Low cost
High performance
Heat dissipation
ANSWER: - Heat dissipation

54) 13. What is the main function of a voltage regulator IC?

Increase voltage
Decrease voltage
Maintain constant voltage
Convert AC to DC
ANSWER: - Maintain constant voltage

55) 14. What is a common application of operational amplifiers?

Data conversion
Filtering
Voltage regulation
All of the above
ANSWER: - All of the above

56) 18. Which is not a characteristic of a good op-amp?

High gain
High bandwidth
Low input impedance
Low noise
ANSWER: - Low noise
57) 19. In which type of circuit are operational amplifiers used?
Analog circuits
Digital circuits
Both analog and digital
Power circuits
ANSWER: - Both analog and digital

58) 20. What is the purpose of a buffer amplifier?

Increase voltage
Decrease current
Isolate stages
Reduce noise
ANSWER: - Isolate stages

59) 26. What is the main advantage of using surface mount technology (SMT)?
Easier soldering
Smaller size
Better heat dissipation
Improved performance
ANSWER: - Smaller size

60) 27. Which IC is known for its use in ADC applications?

555 Timer
Operational Amplifier
ADC0808
74HC00
ANSWER: - ADC0808
61) 1. Which of the following is used as a signal processing IC?
Operational Amplifier
Microcontroller
Voltage Regulator
Transistor
ANSWER: - Operational Amplifier

62) 2. Which integrated circuit is used for analog-to-digital conversion?

DAC
Transistor
ADC
Microcontroller
ANSWER: - ADC

63) 3. What is the function of a voltage regulator IC?

Convert AC to DC
Regulate output voltage
Amplify signals
Perform logic operations
ANSWER: - Regulate output voltage

64) 4. What is the primary function of an operational amplifier IC?

Amplification of voltage
Conversion of signals
Digital processing
Signal generation
ANSWER: - Amplification of voltage
65) 5. What type of IC is used in FM radios?
Voltage Regulator
Audio Amplifier
Tuner IC
Microcontroller
ANSWER: - Voltage Regulator

66) 6. In which IC would you typically find a NAND gate?

Operational Amplifier
Logic IC
Microprocessor
Voltage Regulator
ANSWER: - Logic IC

67) 7. What is the most commonly used IC for power amplification?

Operational Amplifier
Audio Amplifier
Logic Gate IC
Voltage Regulator
ANSWER: - Audio Amplifier

68) 8. Which type of IC is a key component in microprocessor designs?

Linear ICs
Digital ICs
Analog ICs
Radio Frequency ICs
ANSWER: - Digital ICs
69) 9. Which is the basic function of a 555 timer IC?
Voltage regulation
Pulse width modulation
Frequency modulation
Analog to digital conversion
ANSWER: - Voltage regulation

70) 10. Which IC is used in the construction of a simple frequency counter?

Timer IC
Logic IC
Microprocessor
Digital-to-analog converter
ANSWER: - Digital-to-analog converter

71) 11. Which IC is most commonly used in TV circuits?

Logic Gate IC
Audio Amplifier
Video Processor IC
Signal Generator IC
ANSWER: - Video Processor IC

72) 12. What is the primary application of a Schmitt trigger IC?

Signal Filtering
Signal Amplification
Frequency Generation
Signal Shaping
ANSWER: - Signal Shaping
73) 13. Which of the following ICs is used for linear voltage regulation?
LM317
LM7805
LM111
LM555
ANSWER: - LM7805

74) 14. What is the role of an operational amplifier in an active filter circuit?
Amplify the signal
Filter high-frequency noise
Perform logic functions
Regulate voltage
ANSWER: - Amplify the signal

75) 15. What is the most important parameter of an operational amplifier?

Voltage gain
Input resistance
Power rating
Noise level
ANSWER: - Voltage gain

76) 16. What type of IC is used in the construction of a digital clock?

Frequency generator IC
Binary counter IC
Microprocessor
Linear regulator IC
ANSWER: - Binary counter IC
77) 17. What is the purpose of a bandgap reference IC?
Signal filtering
Voltage regulation
Temperature sensing
Logic computation
ANSWER: - Temperature sensing

78) 18. Which of these ICs is used to convert digital signals to analog signals?
ADC
DAC
Timer IC
Operational Amplifier
ANSWER: - DAC

79) 19. Which is used for microprocessor interfacing in electronics?

D Flip-Flop IC
Logic Gate IC
Operational Amplifier
Audio Amplifier
ANSWER: - Logic Gate IC

80) 20. Which IC is commonly used in television receivers for sound?

Audio Amplifier
Video Processor
Signal Filter
Microcontroller
ANSWER: - Audio Amplifier
81) 21. What is the function of a phase-locked loop (PLL) IC?
Amplify signals
Synchronize signals
Convert analog to digital
Regulate voltage
ANSWER: - Synchronize signals

82) 22. Which IC type is used in the construction of LED drivers?

Linear IC
Digital IC
Power IC
Analog IC
ANSWER: - Power IC

83) 23. What is the primary use of an op-amp in signal processing?

Amplifying weak signals
Converting signals
Modulating frequencies
Generating power
ANSWER: - Amplifying weak signals

84) 24. What is the function of an IC voltage regulator in a power supply

circuit?
Smooth output voltage
Provide continuous current
Convert AC to DC
Control the output current
ANSWER: - Smooth output voltage
85) 25. Which IC would be used for analog signal filtering?
Operational Amplifier
Logic Gate IC
Filter IC
Microcontroller
ANSWER: - Filter IC

86) 26. What type of IC is used in digital signal processing (DSP)?

Linear IC
Microcontroller
Digital IC
Analog IC
ANSWER: - Digital IC

87) 27. What type of IC is an LM555 timer?

Voltage Regulator
Analog Timer IC
Digital Processor IC
Logic Gate IC
ANSWER: - Analog Timer IC

88) 28. Which IC is commonly used for audio signal amplification?

Operational Amplifier
Audio Amplifier
Power IC
Microprocessor
ANSWER: - Audio Amplifier
89) 29. What does an analog-to-digital converter IC do?
Convert audio signals
Convert analog signals to digital
Perform mathematical operations
Filter high-frequency signals
ANSWER: - Convert analog signals to digital

90) 30. In which application are logic gate ICs typically used?
Digital clocks
Analog signal processing
Data storage
Microprocessor interfacing
ANSWER: - Digital clocks

91) 31. What is the main function of a voltage regulator IC in a power supply?
Convert AC to DC
Maintain a constant voltage output
Filter high-frequency noise
Amplify current
ANSWER: - Convert AC to DC

92) 32. What is the primary function of an IC voltage comparator?

Regulate current
Compare input voltages
Amplify signals
Filter input signals
ANSWER: - Compare input voltages
93) 33. Which of the following is a common application of an operational
amplifier IC?
Signal modulation
Audio amplification
Digital logic processing
Current regulation
ANSWER: - Signal modulation

94) 34. What type of IC would be used to control a robotic arm?

Operational Amplifier
Logic Gate IC
Microcontroller
Power amplifier
ANSWER: - Microcontroller

95) 35. What is the function of an audio amplifier IC?

Amplify electrical signals
Filter high-frequency signals
Regulate output voltage
Process digital signals
ANSWER: - Amplify electrical signals

96) 36. Which IC would be used to implement a PWM (Pulse Width

Modulation) circuit?
Timer IC
Voltage Regulator
Microcontroller
Logic Gate IC
ANSWER: - Timer IC
97) 37. What IC is used to build a frequency synthesizer?
Operational Amplifier
Voltage Regulator
Digital-to-Analog Converter
Phase-Locked Loop IC
ANSWER: - Phase-Locked Loop IC

98) 38. What is the primary purpose of a phase-locked loop IC?

Amplification
Signal synchronization
Digital-to-analog conversion
Signal modulation
ANSWER: - Signal synchronization

99) 39. What is the main function of an IC in an audio amplifier?

Voltage regulation
Signal modulation
Signal amplification
Frequency modulation
ANSWER: - Signal amplification

100) 40. What is the primary function of a comparator IC?

Perform addition
Compare voltages
Signal filtering
Digital-to-analog conversion
ANSWER: - Compare voltages