Explore topic-wise MCQs in 8051 Microcontroller.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your 8051 Microcontroller knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How many pins of the 8255 can be used as the I/O ports?

A. 8
B. 16
C. 24
D. 32
Answer» D. 32
2.

What is correct about the BSR mode from below?

A. it is active low input used to select the individual bits of the PORTA
B. it is active low input used to select the individual bits of the PORTB
C. it is active low input used to select the individual bits of the PORTC
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
3.

Why MOVX instruction is being used to access the ports of the 8255?

A. because 8255 is used to access the memory mapped I/O
B. because 8255 is used to access the external communication
C. because 8255 is used to access the data transfer
D. because 8255 is used to access the interfacing of LCD, motor etc
Answer» B. because 8255 is used to access the external communication
4.

What is the value of the control register when RESET button is set to zero?

A. 0x00H
B. 0xFFH
C. 0x11H
D. value remains the same as was before the RESET button was set to zero
Answer» E.
5.

Which pins are used to select the ports and the control register?

A. CS
B. A1
C. A0
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
6.

Find the control word for PA= out, PB= in, PCL=out, PCH=out (Mode0)?

A. 0xF0H
B. 0xF2H
C. 0xF4H
D. 0xFFH
Answer» C. 0xF4H
7.

Which pins of a microcontroller are directly connected with 8255?

A. RD
B. WR
C. D0-D7
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
8.

What is the function of 8255 chip?

A. the ports of 8255 can act as the input/ output port for the microcontroller
B. it is a type of an internal memory device that is being interfaced with the microcontroller
C. all of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. it is a type of an internal memory device that is being interfaced with the microcontroller