Microprocessor Fundamentals - Technical MCQs

Q1:

What is the difference between a mnemonic code and machine code?

A There is no difference.

B Machine codes are in binary, mnemonic codes are in shorthand English.

C Machine codes are in shorthand English, mnemonic codes are in binary.

ANS:B - Machine codes are in binary, mnemonic codes are in shorthand English.

Mnemonic is just like command i.e,mov a,b
where as
machine code is one which is understand only by the system