Computer Architecture Quiz

What does the architecture of a 32 or 64-bit system refer to?

• The size of the hard drive

• The type of processor

• The speed of the internet connection

• The way the operating system manages memory

What is a memory address?

• A number that identifies a specific location in the computer's memory

• A code used to access the BIOS

• A software for managing files

• A type of computer virus

What is the main difference between 32 bits and 64 bits?

• The color depth of the display

• The size of the memory addresses they can use

• The number of USB ports supported

• The type of keyboard required

What is the need for a 64-bit architecture?

• To limit the number of applications that can be installed

• To make the computer run slower

• To access more memory

• To reduce the security of the system

Examples of 32-bit operating systems include:

• Ubuntu, Fedora, CentOS

• iOS, Android, Windows Phone

• Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, macOS Mojave

• Windows 10, macOS Catalina, Linux Mint 20.0

What are the advantages of a 64-bit architecture?

• Inability to run modern applications

• Access to more memory, better performance, and increased security

• Slower performance

• Limited memory access

Disadvantages of a 32-bit architecture include:

• Slower performance, limited memory access, and reduced security

• Inability to run modern applications

• Access to more memory, better performance, and increased security

• Limited memory access, reduced performance, and decreased security

What is the advantage of using a 64-bit architecture?

• Access to more memory, better performance, and increased security

• Slower performance

• Limited memory access

• Inability to run modern applications

What is the primary difference between 32-bit and 64-bit systems?

• The size of the hard drive

• The type of processor

• The speed of the internet connection

• The way the operating system manages memory

What are the drawbacks of a 32-bit architecture?

• Slower performance, limited memory access, and reduced security

• Inability to run modern applications

• Access to more memory, better performance, and increased security

• Limited memory access, reduced performance, and decreased security