B Computer System Fundamentals Quiz1

The main circuit board in the system unit is also called the

• Busboard

• Chipboard

• RAM

• Motherboard

What is the order in the CPU machine cycle?

• Decode

• Fetch

• Execute

Match the following bus types with usage

• Transfers control signals

• Address

• Transfers addresses of data and instructions

• Data

• Transfers data between CPU and RAM

• Control

CPU stands for

• Computer Processing Unit
• Central Processing Unit
• Core Processing Unit
• Central Power Unit

What is the purpose of the CPU?

• To process all the data and instructions.
• To turn the computer on.
• To create PowerPoint presentations.
• To provide power to the computer.

Which one is a functionality of Control Unit?

• Decode instructions

• Stores temporary values

• Performs arithmetic operations

Which of the followings is a component that calculates and compares?

• ALU

• CU

• PC

• RAM

What does volatile mean for a computers memory

• Data and instructions remain stored even when the computer is switched off

• Data and instructions may cause the computer to crash

• Data and instructions are lost when the computer is switched off

Which of the following is/are example(s) of 'main memory'.

• Hard Drive
• USB Drive
• RAM
• ROM

What is a bus?

• A circuit that connect one part of CPU to other components.
• A type of long term memory
• A type of permanent memory
• A method of transport