Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY JPLPC-Malvar

Malvar, Batangas
Tel. Nos.: (043) 778-2170/ (043) 406-0830 loc. 124
Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

COLLEGE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

SEMIFINAL EXAMINATION IN AT 311

EFI
First Semester, AY 2017-2018

SURNAME GIVEN NAME MI

SCORE RATING

PROGRAM AND SECTION SR CODE DATE

VISION
A globally recognized institution of higher learning that develops competent and morally upright
citizens who are active participants in nation building and responsive to the challenges of the 21 st
century

MISSION
Batangas State University is committed to the holistic development of productive citizens by
providing a conducive learning environment for the generation, dissemination, and utilization of
knowledge through innovative education, multidisciplinary research collaborations, and community
partnership that would nurture the spirit of nationhood and help fuel national economy for
sustainable development.

SCOPE OF TEST
1. Automobile Microcomputer or microcontroller system

I. DIRECTIONS: Read the question or incomplete statement in each number. Choose your answer from the choices
that follow. Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided.

_____ 1. It is an electronic device that stores and process data and is capable of operating other devices in
modern automobile.
A. ECU C. PCM or BCM
B. ECM D. Any of them
_____ 2. It is considered as the brain of the computer
A. I/O interface C. memory
B. CPU D. sensors and actuators
_____ 3. In an automobile microcontroller system “input devices” refer to
A. sensors C. processor
B. actuators D. I/O interface
_____ 4. They are output devices that perform the actual work commanded by the computer
A. sensors C. processor
B. actuators D. I/O interface
_____ 5. A part of the CPU used to temporarily store data or programs until they are to be sent to the control
section or unit.
A. ALU C. A/D and D/A converter
B. data counter D. registers
_____ 6. The control of the movement or data to and from memories and I/O interface is a function of
A. registers C. central processing unit
B. control section D. data buses
_____ 7. Registers that store instruction are
A. accumulators C. command registers
B. temporary registers D. operation decoder

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_____ 8. Registers that store data are
A. accumulators C. command registers
B. temporary registers D. operation decoder
_____ 9. It is a short term memory that allows direct access to any storage temp information location that can be
read/written from/to by the CPU
A. RAM C. EPROM
B. ROM D. PROM
_____ 10. A memory that store permanent program which allows direct access but information can be read only
and not modified.
A. ROM C. PROM
B. RAM D. EEPROM
_____ 11.A type of RAM that loses its data when the ignition switch is turned off.
A. VRAM or DRAM C. DRAM or SRAM
B. NVRAM or SRAM D. NVRAM or VRAM
_____ 12. A type of RAM made with a combined chip with EEPROM which retain its information even current
or power is turned off.
A. NVRAM or SRAM C. NVRAM-VRAM
B. VRAM or DRAM D. SRAM-DRAM
_____ 13. It contains the specific data that pertains to the exact vehicle in which the computer is installed
A. EPROM C. PROM
B. EEPROM D. Flash EEPROM
_____ 14. It is similar to PROM except its content can be erased or wiped out by UV light and can be
reprogrammed.
A. EPROM C. KAM
B. EEPROM D. SRAM
_____ 15. A memory which allows changing the information electrically one bit a time and also
reprogrammable through PLC by flashing
A. PROM C. KAM
B. EPROM D. EEPROM
_____ 16. Adaptive strategy of the microcomputer is stored in the
A. ROM C. EEPROM
B. EPROM D. KAM
_____ 17. Group or set of detailed instruction stored in the memory and followed by the microprocessor is
known as
A. data C. information
B. input D. program
_____ 18. Programs and logic functions stored in the computer circuit refer to
A. hardware C. IC chips
B. software D. table of specification
_____ 19. The mechanical and electronic parts housed in a metal box for protection is
A. software C. electro-mechanical component
B. mechatronic computer D. hardware
_____ 20. Type of electrical signals that change continuously and smoothly with time and its output changes in
proportion to its input
A. analog C. D/A converter
B. digital D. A/D converter
_____ 21. A device within the computer used to convert binary number into a decimal notation.
A. encoder C. A/D converter
B. decoder D. D/A converter
_____ 22. Electrical signals that change intermittently with time
A. analog C. A/D signal
B. digital D. D/A signal
_____ 23. Signal transmission lines interconnecting the CPU memory and I/O interface of the microcomputer
A. transmission lines C. buses
B. interconnectors D. junction lines
_____ 24. A device within the computer use to convert decimal numbers into binary notation
A. encoder C. converter
B. decoder D. inverter

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_____ 25. One unit of data or information is called as
A. bytes C. hertz
B. bit D. cycle
_____ 26. Over these buses flow signals telling the memory to/from which location data should be written/read
A. address buses C. I/O buses
B. data buses D. either a or b
_____ 27. A byte is equivalent to
A. 4 bits C. 16 bits
B. 8 bits D. 32 bits
_____ 28. Over these buses flow the data to be written into or read from the location specified
A. data buses C. I/O buses
B. address buses D. either a or c
_____ 29. They are registers design to store the result of logic operations
A. counter register C. accumulators
B. temporary register D. instruction or registers
_____ 30. Programs and logic functions stored in the computer circuitry refer to
A. table of specifications C. hardware
B. software D. FET
_____ 31. The mechanical and electronic components housed in the metal box of a microcomputer are
A. mechatronic device C. hardware
B. electromechanical devices D. combination of a and b
_____ 32. Adaptive strategy of microcomputer is stored in the
A. ROM C. EEPROM
B. RAM D. KAM
_____ 33. Its function is to assign a numeric value to input voltage and charges this numeric value to a binary
code
A. I/O interface C. A/D converter
B. amplifier D. A/D inverter
_____ 34. Input conditioners includes
A. amplification circuit C. A/D converter
B. I/O interface D. A/D inverter
_____ 35. They are thousands of FET which use the incoming voltage patterns to determine the pattern of
pulses that leave the gate
A. tollgate C. logic gate
B. field effect gate D. none of these
_____ 36. Gate which simply reverses binary is to OS and vise versa or it input reverses or oppose its output
A. AND gate C. OR gate
B. NAND gate and NOR gate D. NOT gate
_____37. The logic of this gate is similar to two switches connected in series to an electrical load.
A. NOT gate C. AND gate
B. Or gate D. XOR gate
_____ 38. This gate operates similarly to two switches that are wired in parallel to a light or bulb.
A. NAND gate and NOR gate C. OR gate
B. And gate D. XOR gate
_____ 39. A combination of OR gate and NOT gate which result to invert output signal
A. NOR gate C. XOR gate
B. NAND gate D. exclusive OR gate
_____ 40. A NOT gate placed behind an OR or AND gate inverts the output signal
A. NAND gate and NOR gate C. exclusive OR gate
B. XOR gate D. AND gate and OR gate
_____ 41. A combination of gates that will produce a high output signal only if the input are different
A. NOT gate C. OR gate
B. AND gate D. XOR gate
_____ 42. It is an identification table of input (s) and output of a logic function or a table that provided the
means of describing each gate and gate permutation
A. lock table C. truth table
B. calibrated table D. table of specification

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_____ 43. Technician A says volatile RAM is erased when it is disconnected from its powers source.
Technician B says nonvolatile RAM will retain its memory if removed from its power source. Who is
correct?
A. A only C. Both A and B
B. B only D. Neither A nor B
_____ 44. Technician A says EPROM memory is erased if the tape is removed and the microcircuit is exposed
to ultraviolet light. Technician B says electrostatic discharge will destroy the memory chip. Who is
correct?
A. A only C. Both A and B
B. B only D. Neither A nor B
_____ 45. Technician A says negative temperature coefficient thermistors reduce their resistance as the
temperature decreases. Technician B says positive temperature coefficient thermistor increase their
resistance as the temperature increases. Who is correct?
A. A only C. Both A and B
B. B only D. Neither A nor B
_____ 46. Technician A says magnetic pulse generators are commonly used to spend data to the computer
concerning the speed of the monitored component. Technician B says an on-off switch sends a digital
signal to the computer. Who is correct?
A. A only C. Both A and B
B. B only D. Neither A nor B
_____ 47. Speed sensors are being discussed. Technician A says the timing disc is stationary and the pickup coil
rotates in front of it. Technician B says the number of pulses produced per mile increases as rotational
speed increases. Who is correct?
A. A only C. Both A and B
B. B only D. Neither A nor B
_____ 48. Technician A says Hall-effect switch uses a steady supply current to generate a signal. Technician B
says a Hall-effect switch consists of a permanent magnet wound with a wire coil. Who is correct?
A. A only C. Both A and B
B. B only D. Neither A nor B

Prepared by:
EDMAR I. DUEÑAS
Asst. Prof I
Date: __________

Reviewed by:

GLENN CARAIG
Department Chair, CIT
Date: __________

Approved by:

REGIDOR C. SUELTO
Associate Dean,CIT
Date: __________

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