04. SysArch - FDE Cycle Quiz

What is the main function of a computer?

• Printing data

• Displaying data

• Processing data

• Storing data

What are the two critical components of a typical desktop computer?

• Memory and processor

• Speakers and microphone

• Monitor and printer

• Keyboard and mouse

What is the purpose of the CPU in a computer?

• Printing data

• Displaying data

• Fetching, decoding, and executing instructions

• Storing data

What is the first stage in the fetch execute cycle of a CPU?

• Fetching the instruction from the main memory

• Decoding the instruction

• Executing the instruction

• Storing the instruction in the memory

What is the clock speed of a CPU measured in?

• Bytes

• Megahertz

• Terahertz

• Gigabytes

How many times does the fetch execute cycle occur in a modern CPU per second?

• Thousands of times

• Millions of times

• Billions of times

• Trillions of times

What does the CPU do in the decode stage of the fetch execute cycle?

• Carries out the instruction

• Inspects the instruction and breaks it down

• Fetches the instruction from the main memory

• Stores the instruction in the memory

What is the purpose of the main memory in a computer?

• Storing the computer program

• Carrying out instructions

• Delivering output

• Processing data

What is the definition of a computer?

• A device that stores data and delivers output

• A device that processes data and delivers output

• A device that takes input and delivers output

• A device that takes input and processes data

What is the purpose of the processor in a computer?

• Printing data

• Storing data

• Fetching, decoding, and executing instructions

• Displaying data