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TEST 1

DATE: September 2022

SUBJECT: CODE:
Digital Technology II EDT125C
STATIONERY:
1. Non-Alphanumeric Calculator
2. Pen and Ruler

Signature:
ASSESSOR: P. Veldtsman
Assistant ASSESSOR(S): N. B. Patrick

Duration of paper: 60 minutes Maximum marks: 35

ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS.

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Question 1 Terminology used with Microprocessor [9]

1.1. A microprocessor is basically the brain of the computer, it is basically a computer

processor that is mounted on a single IC (Integrated Circuit):
1.1.1. State the three basic task a microprocessor performs while processing the
information? (3)
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1.1.2. State the three important characteristics of a microprocessor? (3)

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1.1.3. Give the function of the three basic parts of a computer? (3)
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Question 2 Terminology used with Microcontrollers [11]

2.1. Using the table below, state the five key differences between Microprocessors and
Microcontrollers: (10)
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Microprocessors Microcontrollers
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2.2. Explain the function of an Oscillator in a Microcontrollers configuration? (1)

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2.3.Give four advantages of the PIC Microcontroller; (4)

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Question 3 Flowchart and Assembler Language [6]

2.3. Draw the flow chart that will implement an assembler program to do the following
 Read PORTB0 to B4 and write the result on PORTA0 to A4.
 Make all unused pins outputs. (3)
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2.3. Hexadecimal numbers in computing is used for abbreviating lengthy binary

representations. Convert the following binary numbers to their equivalent
Hexadecimal value; (3)

a) 1110 1100 1101 0001

b) 0111 0010 0000 1101
c) 0001 1111 1100 1000
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Question 4 Functioning of the PIC16F88 and Program Code [9]

4.1. Create a two-line instruction program using the register provided on page 6, to Using
the register given on page 6, to enable the Microcontroller device (PIC16F818) to
operate in a digital configuration. (4)
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4.2. Complete the after column when the following instruction/s are executed:

TEMP EQU 0x21

ADDWF 0x20 (5)

Register/Data Memory Before After Execution

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Location Execution
W Register D’97’
FSR Register D’22’
Data Memory Location D’197’
0x20
C Flag*
Z Flag*

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