HARDWARE QUIZ

What is the difference between input and output devices

• An input device is connected to a computer that sends out data into the computer, while an output device is connected to a computer that receives incoming data.

• one is for software and one is for hardware

• An output device is connected to a computer that sends out data into the computer, while an input device is connected to a computer that receives incoming data.

• nothing they just have different names

1. What are the registers in the von neumann architecture

• AC

• PC

• ALU

• CIR

What does CPU stand for

• central processing unit

• center processing unit

• center process unit

• central process unit

What are the buses in a von neumann architecture

• data bus

• address bus

• control bus

• serial bus

What is an embedded system

• A type of software used for word processing
• A computer system that is part of a larger system or machine
• A system for embedding jewelry into metal
• a small computer that is part of a larger system and can perform only a limited number of tasks

List 2 input and output devices

1.  a [ .. ], Decode, Execute Cycle is the process a CPU follows to process instructions

1. an embedded device’s programming is usually done beforehand by the manufacturer. 

• true

• false

Which of the following is NOT an embedded system

• air conditioner

• pc

• calculator

• central heating system

1. 2 advantages or low level programming languages

• machine code is directly executable by the cpu

• easy to use

• the programmer has complete control

• quick development time