The 8051 Microcontroller Questions and Answers

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Q31
When the 8051 is reset and the EA line is LOW, the program counter points to the first program instruction in the:
  • A internal code memory
  • B external code memory
  • C internal data memory
  • D external data memory
Answer: Option B
Q32
The designs of a centigrade thermometer and a PWM speed-control circuit can be implemented by the 8051.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q33
What is the difference between the 8031 and the 8051?
  • A The 8031 has no interrupts.
  • B The 8031 is ROM-less.
  • C The 8051 is ROM-less.
  • D The 8051 has 64 bytes more memory.
Answer: Option B
Q34
To interface external EPROM memory for applications, it is necessary to demultiplex the address/data lines of the 8051.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q35
The following command will copy the accumulator to the location whose address is 23H: MOV 23H,A
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q36
The special function registers can be referred to by their hex addresses or by their register names.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
Q37
The contents of the accumulator after this operation MOV A,#2BH ORL A,00H will be:
  • A 1B H
  • B 2B H
  • C 3B H
  • D 4B H
Answer: Option B
Q38
The following program will cause the 8051 to be stuck in a loop: LOOP:     MOV A, #00H      JNZ LOP
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option B
Q39
Which of the following commands will copy the contents of RAM whose address is in register 0 to port 1?
  • A MOV @ P1, R0
  • B MOV @ R0, P1
  • C MOV P1, @ R0
  • D MOV P1, R0
Answer: Option C
Q40
The statement CALL READ passes control to the line labelled READ.
  • A TRUE
  • B FALSE
Answer: Option A
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