This set of Embedded Systems Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “RS232”.
1. Which of the following can be used for long distance communication?
a) I2C
b) Parallel port
c) SPI
d) RS232
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Explanation: A slightly different serial port called RS232 is used for long distance communication, otherwise the clock may get skewed. The low voltage signal also affects the long distance communication.
2. Which of the following can affect the long distance communication?
a) clock
b) resistor
c) inductor
d) capacitor
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Explanation: For small distance communication, the clock signal which allows a synchronous transmission of data is more than enough, and the low voltage signal of TTL or CMOS is sufficient for the operation. But for long distance communication, the clock signal may get skewed and the low voltage can be affected by the cable capacitance. So for long distance communication RS232 can be used.
3. Which are the serial ports of the IBM PC?
a) COM1
b) COM4 and COM1
c) COM1 and COM2
d) COM3
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Explanation: The IBM PC has one or two serial ports called the COM1 and the COM2, which are used for the data transmission between the PC and many other peripheral units like a printer, modem etc.
4. Which of the following can provide hardware handshaking?
a) RS232
b) Parallel port
c) Counter
d) Timer
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Explanation: In RS232, several lines are used for transmitting and receiving data and these also provide control for the hardware handshaking.
5. Which of the following have an asynchronous data transmission?
a) SPI
b) RS232
c) Parallel port
d) I2C
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Explanation: The data is transmitted asynchronously in RS232 which enhance long distance communication, whereas SPI, I2C offers short distance communication, and therefore, they are using synchronous data transmission.
6. How many areas does the serial interface have?
a) 1
b) 3
c) 2
d) 4
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Explanation: The serial interface is divided into two, physical interface and the electrical interface.
7. The RS232 is also known as
a) UART
b) SPI
c) Physical interface
d) Electrical interface
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Explanation: The RS232 is also known as the physical interface and it is also known as EIA232.
8. How much voltage does the MC1489 can take?
a) 12V
b) 5V
c) 3.3V
d) 2.2V
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Explanation: The MC1489 is an interface chip which can take a 5V and generate internally the other voltages which are needed to meet the interface specification.
9. Which of the following is not a serial protocol?
a) SPI
b) I2C
c) Serial port
d) RS232
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Explanation: The RS232 is a physical interface. It does not follow the serial protocol.
10. Which of the following is an ideal interface for LCD controllers?
a) SPI
b) parallel port
c) Serial port
d) M-Bus
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Explanation: M-Bus or Motorola Bus is an ideal interface for LCD controllers, A/D converters, EEPROMs and many other components which can benefit faster transmission.
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