Embedded Systems Questions and Answers – Parallel Ports

This set of Embedded Systems Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Parallel Ports”.

1. Which of the following can transfer multiple bits of data simultaneously?
a) serial port
b) sequential port
c) concurrent unit
d) parallel port
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Answer: d
Explanation: The parallel port can transfer multiple bits of data simultaneously. It provides the input or output binary data with a single bit allocated to each pin within the port.

2. Which of the following are interfaced as inputs to the parallel ports?
a) LEDs
b) switch
c) alphanumeric display
d) seven segmented display
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Answer: b
Explanation: The LEDs, alphanumeric displays, seven segment displays are interfaced for the output whereas the switch is an input port.

3. Which of the following are interfaced as the outputs to the parallel ports?
a) keyboards
b) switches
c) LEDs
d) knobs
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Answer: c
Explanation: The keyboards, switches, and knobs are used as output whereas the LEDs are used as the input port.
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4. How many registers are there to control the parallel port in the basic form?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 2
d) 5
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Answer: c
Explanation: The basic operation of the parallel port dealt with two types of registers which are called data direction register and the data register.

5. Which of the following is also known as tri-state?
a) output port
b) input port
c) parallel port
d) output-input port
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Answer: a
Explanation: The progression in the parallel ports provides a third register or an individual control bit which can make the pin in a high impedance state. An output port which can do this is also known as tri-state, that is, logic high, logic low and a high impedance state.
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6. How buffers are enabled in the parallel ports?
a) by the data register
b) by data direction register
c) by individual control register
d) by data and individual control register
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Answer: b
Explanation: The implementation of parallel port uses a couple of buffers which are enabled by the data direction register by setting the corresponding bit of the register.

7. Which of the following registers offers high impedance?
a) data register
b) data direction register
c) individual control bit
d) data register and data direction register
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Answer: c
Explanation: The register which offers high impedance is the individual control bit or the third register which can be implemented by switching off both the buffers and putting their connections to the pin which offers high impedance.
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8. Which of the following can be used as a chip select?
a) multifunction I/O port
b) parallel port
c) DMA port
d) memory port
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Answer: a
Explanation: The multifunction I/O port can also be used a chip select for the memory design. The function that the pin performs is set up internally through the use of a function register which internally configures how the external pins are connected internally.

9. Which of the following is necessary for the parallel input-output port?
a) inductor
b) pull-up resistor
c) push-up resistor
d) capacitor
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Answer: b
Explanation: The I/O port needs an external pull-up resistor. In some devices, it offers internally. If it is not provided, it can cause incorrect data on reading the port and it prevents the port from turning off an external device.
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10. Which of the following can be described as general-purpose?
a) multifunction I/O port
b) input port
c) dma port
d) output port
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Answer: a
Explanation: The multifunction I/O ports can be described as the general-purpose and it can be shared with other peripherals.

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