AS Unit 3 Hardware

Open Ended

What is a Computer?

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in the von Neumann architecture?

• To store data permanently

• To execute instructions

• To provide power to the system

• To connect to the internet.

Multiple Choice

In the von Neumann architecture, which component is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations?

• Control Unit (CU)

• Memory Unit (RAM)

• Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• Cache

Multiple Choice

The von Neumann architecture uses a single bus for data transfer. True or False?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: In the von Neumann architecture, the ______ is responsible for fetching instructions from memory.

• A) ALU

• B) CU

• C) RAM

• D) Cache

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of bus in the von Neumann architecture?

• Control Bus

• Data Bus

• Address Bus

• Power Bus

Multiple Choice

What is DRAM?

• A) A type of non-volatile memory

• B) A type of volatile memory that stores data in capacitors and requires periodic refreshing

• C) A type of memory that uses flip-flops

• D) A type of memory with shorter access time.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of SRAM?

• Requires periodic refreshing

• Cheaper

• Shorter access time

• Requires more electronic components

Multiple Choice

Which type of RAM is generally faster and more expensive?

• A) DRAM

• B) SRAM

• C) ROM

• D) Flash Memory

Multiple Choice

ROM cannot be ______ when in use within the computer system.

• read

• written to

• accessed

• deleted

Multiple Choice

ROM is an important component of a computer system but is not part of the core ______ architecture.

• Harvard

• von Neumann

• RISC

• CISC

Multiple Choice

What does SSD stand for?

• Solid State Drive

• Super Speed Disk

• Secure Storage Device

• Standard Storage Disk

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: SSDs are known for their _______ speed compared to traditional hard drives.

• slower

• equal

• faster

• unpredictable

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key advantage of SSDs over traditional hard drives?

• Lower cost

• Higher durability

• Larger size

• More noise

Multiple Choice

SSDs are typically used in which of the following devices?

• Old desktop computers

• Modern laptops

• Typewriters

• Cassette players

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank: Solid State Drives (SSDs) are known to be _______ in data access compared to traditional hard drives.

• Slower

• Faster

• The same

• Unreliable

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is associated with Solid State Drives (SSDs)?

• Cooler

• Heavier

• Less Reliable

• Thicker