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Computer architecture - Quiz
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  • 1. Computer architecture refers to the design and organization of the components of a computer system. This includes the structure of the central processing unit (CPU), memory, input/output devices, and other hardware components. It also encompasses the instruction set architecture, which defines the operations that a CPU can perform and the formats in which they are encoded. Computer architecture is essential for understanding how computers work and how to optimize their performance and efficiency.

    What does CPU stand for?
A) Central Power Unit
B) Control Processing Unit
C) Central Processing Unit
D) Computer Processing Unit
  • 2. Which component is responsible for storing temporary data that can be accessed quickly by the CPU?
A) Registers
B) Hard drive
C) Cache memory
D) RAM
  • 3. What is the purpose of the ALU in a CPU?
A) Maintain system clock
B) Manage input/output operations
C) Store program instructions
D) Perform arithmetic and logical operations
  • 4. What does the term 'clock speed' refer to in a computer processor?
A) Size of the RAM
B) The number of cycles per second
C) Amount of cache memory
D) Number of cores
  • 5. Which of the following describes the Harvard architecture?
A) Single-core processor
B) No cache memory
C) Combines data and instruction memory
D) Separate data and instruction memory
  • 6. What does the acronym GPU stand for in computer architecture?
A) General Processing Unit
B) Graphics Processing Unit
C) Graphical Performance Unit
D) Gaming Processing Unit
  • 7. Which type of memory is non-volatile and retains data even when the power is turned off?
A) ROM
B) Registers
C) RAM
D) Cache memory
  • 8. Which component is responsible for connecting a computer to a network and enabling communication with other devices?
A) USB Port
B) Audio Jack
C) Network Interface Card (NIC)
D) HDMI Port
  • 9. What is the purpose of the MBR (Memory Buffer Register) in a CPU?
A) Performs arithmetic operations
B) Manages the interaction with storage devices
C) Stores the current instruction being executed
D) Temporary storage of data being transferred to or from memory
  • 10. In computer architecture, what is the purpose of the I/O controller?
A) Control the flow of data within the CPU
B) Manage input and output devices
C) Transfer data between components
D) Execute arithmetic calculations
  • 11. What is the purpose of the CU (Control Unit) in a CPU?
A) Directs operations of the CPU components
B) Displays output on the monitor
C) Manages storage devices
D) Performs arithmetic calculations
  • 12. In computer architecture, what is the purpose of the system bus?
A) Transfer data between components
B) Store program instructions
C) Perform arithmetic calculations
D) Display graphics
  • 13. What term is used to describe the capability of a computer system to be upgraded with more powerful hardware components?
A) Scalability
B) Reliability
C) Portability
D) Interoperability
  • 14. What does the term 'bit width' refer to in computer architecture?
A) Number of bits processed in a single instruction
B) Capacity of the hard drive
C) Amount of RAM
D) Size of the cache memory
  • 15. What is the purpose of the PC (Program Counter) in a CPU?
A) Stores the result of arithmetic operations
B) Buffers incoming data
C) Manages temporary data storage
D) Holds the memory address of the next instruction to be executed
  • 16. Which component is responsible for storing data permanently in a computer system?
A) RAM
B) Hard Drive
C) CPU
D) Motherboard
  • 17. Which of the following is a storage medium that uses magnetic fields to store data?
A) USB Flash Drive
B) CD-ROM
C) Solid State Drive
D) Hard Disk Drive
  • 18. Which component is responsible for converting digital data into analog signals for transmission?
A) Firewall
B) Modem
C) Router
D) Switch
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