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Embedded C Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Answers

Master Embedded C with Practice MCQs. Explore our curated collection of Multiple Choice Questions. Ideal for placement and interview preparation, our questions range from basic to advanced, ensuring comprehensive coverage of Embedded C concepts. Begin your placement preparation journey now!

Q1

Q1 What is the primary purpose of using Embedded C?

A

To create operating systems

B

To program microcontrollers and develop firmware

C

To design graphical user interfaces

D

To create mobile applications

Q2

Q2 Which of the following is a feature of Embedded C?

A

Object-oriented programming

B

Real-time capability

C

Automatic memory management

D

Dynamic typing

Q3

Q3 Embedded C programs are typically designed for:

A

Real-time systems

B

General-purpose applications

C

Web development

D

Database management

Q4

Q4 Which of the following is NOT typically a use case for Embedded C?

A

Programming microcontrollers

B

Developing firmware

C

Building real-time operating systems

D

Designing video games

Q5

Q5 Which of the following statements about Embedded C is true?

A

It is a hardware-independent language

B

It is a hardware-specific extension of C

C

It does not support pointers

D

It is only used for microprocessors

Q6

Q6 What differentiates Embedded C from standard C?

A

Usage of dynamic memory allocation

B

Use of hardware-specific registers

C

Extensive use of file handling

D

Focus on graphical interfaces

Q7

Q7 In Embedded C, why is direct hardware manipulation important?

A

To simplify programming

B

To improve debugging

C

To achieve low-level control

D

To ensure portability

Q8

Q8 Which directive is used to include standard libraries in Embedded C?

A

#header

B

#include

C

#import

D

#define

Q9

Q9 An Embedded C program does not produce the expected output after interfacing with an external device. What is the most likely issue?

A

Incorrect clock frequency

B

Improper use of #define

C

Missing semicolon

D

Logical error

Q10

Q10 What is the file extension typically used for Embedded C programs?

A

.c

B

.cpp

C

.ec

D

.exe

Q11

Q11 Which function is mandatory in every Embedded C program?

A

main()

B

start()

C

init()

D

execute()

Q12

Q12 What is the typical range of values for an 8-bit unsigned integer in Embedded C?

A

0 to 255

B

-128 to 127

C

0 to 511

D

-255 to 255

Q13

Q13 In Embedded C, which keyword is used to define a constant value?

A

static

B

const

C

define

D

volatile

Q14

Q14 What is the main purpose of the volatile keyword in Embedded C?

A

To optimize the variable

B

To ensure portability

C

To prevent compiler optimization

D

To declare a constant

Q15

Q15 What happens if an Embedded C program tries to divide by zero?

A

Compiler error

B

Runtime error

C

Undefined behavior

D

Logical error

Q16

Q16 Which section of memory is used to store global and static variables in Embedded C?

A

Stack

B

Heap

C

Data segment

D

Registers

Q17

Q17 Which type of variables are automatically initialized to zero in Embedded C?

A

Local

B

Static

C

Register

D

Automatic

Q18

Q18 What will be the output of the following code?
int a = 5, b = 3;
printf("%d", a % b);

A

2

B

1

C

0

D

5

Q19

Q19 A program runs correctly but produces incorrect output. The issue is identified as a variable that gets modified unexpectedly. What could be the cause?

A

Use of volatile variable

B

Stack overflow

C

Variable shadowing

D

Watchdog timer not reset

Q20

Q20 What is the size of an int data type on a typical 16-bit microcontroller?

A

2 bytes

B

4 bytes

C

1 byte

D

8 bytes

Q21

Q21 Which data type is best suited for storing a character in Embedded C?

A

char

B

int

C

float

D

unsigned int

Q22

Q22 What is the range of an 8-bit signed integer in Embedded C?

A

0 to 255

B

-128 to 127

C

-255 to 255

D

0 to 127

Q23

Q23 Which of the following is NOT a valid storage class in Embedded C?

A

auto

B

register

C

static

D

heap

Q24

Q24 What does the extern keyword indicate about a variable in Embedded C?

A

Local scope

B

Global declaration

C

Static allocation

D

Dynamic initialization

Q25

Q25 What is the default storage class for local variables in Embedded C?

A

auto

B

static

C

register

D

extern

Q26

Q26 What is the difference between static and register storage classes in Embedded C?

A

Both are stored in RAM

B

Static is stored in RAM, register in CPU

C

Both are global

D

Static is faster than register

Q27

Q27 What will be the output of the following code?
static int count = 0;
count++;
printf("%d", count);

A

0

B

1

C

Garbage value

D

Error

Q28

Q28 What will be the output of the following code?
int a = 10; { int a = 20;
printf("%d", a); }

A

10

B

20

C

Error

D

Garbage value

Q29

Q29 A variable in your program changes its value unexpectedly. What is the most probable cause in the context of storage classes?

A

Incorrect initialization

B

Static declaration

C

Volatile not used

D

Heap corruption

Q30

Q30 A local variable retains its value even after exiting a function. Which storage class might have been used?

A

auto

B

static

C

register

D

extern

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