[amp_mcq option1=”7″ option2=”9″ option3=”13″ option4=”17″ correct=”option3″]
The correct answer is C. 13.
The program counter (PC) is a register in a computer processor that contains the address of the instruction that is currently being executed. The PC is incremented after each instruction is executed, so that it points to the next instruction in the program.
The MC68HC05 is a family of 8-bit microcontrollers manufactured by Motorola. The MC68HC05 has a 13-bit program counter, which means that it can address up to 8192 (2^13) different memory locations.
Option A is incorrect because 7 is not a power of 2. Option B is incorrect because 9 is not a power of 2. Option D is incorrect because 17 is not a power of 2.