Multiprocessor Configuration MCQ Questions
This section focuses on "Multiprocessor Configuration" in Microprocessor. These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) should be practiced to improve the Microprocessor skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placements, entrance exams and other competitive examinations.
1. How many types of basic multiprocessor configurations?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Ans : B
Explanation: Multiprocessor means a multiple set of processors that executes instructions simultaneously. There are three basic multiprocessor configurations : Coprocessor configuration, Closely coupled configuration and Loosely coupled configuration.
2. A _____________ is a specially designed circuit on microprocessor chip which can perform the same task very quickly, which the microprocessor performs
A. Coprocessor configuration
B. Closely coupled configuration
C. Loosely coupled configuration
D. None of the above
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Ans : A
Explanation: A Coprocessor is a specially designed circuit on microprocessor chip which can perform the same task very quickly, which the microprocessor performs.
3. The coprocessor and the processor is connected via?
A. TEST
B. QS0
C. QS1
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: The coprocessor and the processor is connected via TEST, RQ-/GT- and QS0 & QS1 signals.
4. _________signal takes care of the coprocessor's activity, i.e. the coprocessor is busy or idle.
A. TEST
B. QS0
C. QS1
D. None of the above
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Ans : A
Explanation: TEST signal takes care of the coprocessor's activity, i.e. the coprocessor is busy or idle.
5. Which of the following are advantage of Loosely Coupled Configuration?
A. Having more than one processor results in increased efficiency.
B. easy to achieve parallel processing.
C. system structure is flexible
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: All of the above are advantage of Loosely Coupled Configuration
6. 8087 numeric data processor is also known as?
A. Math co-processor
B. Numeric processor extension
C. Floating point unit
D. All of the above
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Ans : D
Explanation: 8087 numeric data processor is also known as Math co-processor, Numeric processor extension and Floating point unit.
7. 8087 Architecture is divided into?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
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Ans : B
Explanation: 8087 Architecture is divided into two groups, i.e., Control Unit (CU) and Numeric Extension Unit (NEU).
8. It is a power supply signal, which requires +5V supply for the operation of the circuit.
A. VCA
B. VDD
C. VCC
D. INTA
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Ans : C
Explanation: VCC : It is a power supply signal, which requires +5V supply for the operation of the circuit.
9. The _________ handles all the communication between the processor and the memory
A. numeric extension unit
B. Packed Unit
C. control unit
D. Binary Unit
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Ans : C
Explanation: The control unit handles all the communication between the processor and the memory
10. 8087 Numeric Data Processor designed by?
A. Intel
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. VAX
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Ans : A
Explanation: It was the first math coprocessor designed by Intel to pair with 8086/8088 resulting in easier and faster calculation.
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