IT 104B (Quiz 1 in Laboratory)

How many levels does the cache memory hierarchy typically have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What type of cache memory mapping technique assigns each block of main memory to a specific cache line?

• Direct-Mapped Cache

• Fully Associative Cache

• Set-Associative Cache

• Random-Mapped Cache

Which register is often used as a loop counter?

• AX (Accumulator)

• BX (Base Register)

• CX (Counter)

• DX (Data Register)

What is the primary function of the CPU in Von Neumann Architecture?

• Stores data

• Interacts with input-output devices

• Performs arithmetic and logical operations

• Manages system bus communication

Which type of memory is volatile and allows rapid access by the CPU?

• Secondary memory

• RAM

• Hard disk drives

• Solid-state drives

Which type of cache memory allows blocks of main memory to be mapped to any cache line?

• Direct-Mapped Cache

• Fully Associative Cache

• Set-Associative Cache

• Random-Mapped Cache

How many bits are in the Intel 8086 architecture?

• 8-bit

• 16-bit

• 32-bit

• 64-bit

What type of gate is represented by the symbol " + "?

• AND gate

• OR gate

• NOT gate

• NAND gate

Which type of memory can be both read from and written to?

• EPROM

• ROM

• RAM

• Cache Memory

What is the main advantage of microcomputer systems?

• High processing power

• Large memory capacity

• Compact size

• High I/O options