The monitoring system also has RAM. Describe what happens to the contents of RAM and ROM when power to the monitoring system is removed.

Contents of RAM are erased, but ROM remains unchanged

Contents of both RAM and ROM are erased

Contents of ROM are erased, but RAM remains unchanged

Nothing happens to the contents of either RAM or ROM

The device stores its data on flash memory. Which of the following is a reason why flash storage would be more appropriate than a magnetic hard drive for this device?

Flash storage is more durable and has faster data access.

Flash storage has larger storage capacity.

Magnetic hard drives are more energy-efficient.

Magnetic hard drives have longer lifespan.

Which of the following is a reason why games designed for other companies' consoles may not work on this machine?

Software or operating system differences

The game is not available in the region

Which of the following is an advantage of using RAM as storage?

It offers faster data access compared to traditional hard drives.

It has slower access times compared to HDDs.

It has a larger storage capacity than SSDs.

Which buses and registers are used when the line SUB one is executed?

Control bus, Data bus, and Program Counter

Data bus, Address bus, and Accumulator

Address bus, Instruction Register, and Stack Pointer

Data bus, Control bus, and Arithmetic Logic Unit

Which of the following best explains how pipelining in a CPU could speed up the execution of a program?

By allowing the CPU to execute multiple instructions simultaneously, thus reducing the total execution time.

By increasing the clock speed of the CPU, making it run faster.

By reducing the power consumption of the CPU, making it more efficient.

By increasing the size of the CPU cache, allowing more data to be stored closer to the processor.

Describe one issue the line BRP start may cause for a CPU using pipelining.

Increased complexity in the control unit

Which of the following is an input device used in the system and what is its purpose?

Keyboard - For typing text and commands

Monitor - For displaying visual output

Printer - For producing hard copy documents

Mouse - For pointing and clicking to interact with on-screen objects

State one output device that will be used in the system and give its purpose.

Monitor - for displaying visual output

Printer - for producing hard copy output

Speakers - for producing audio output

Projector - for displaying visual output to a large audience

State a storage device that will be used with the system and identify the data that it will hold.

Hard Drive - Stores system and user files

Solid State Drive - Stores system and user files

USB Flash Drive - Transfers and stores files

Explain the need for real-time processing in this application.

To analyze and act upon data as it is generated

To store data for batch processing at a later time

To reduce the cost of data storage

To simplify application architecture

What is the need for the Program Counter (PC) in a processor?

To store the address of the next instruction to be executed

To increase the processing speed

To store the final result of computations

To manage the input/output operations

What is the need for the Memory Address Register (MAR) in a processor?

To store the address of the location in memory where data is to be fetched or stored

To hold the data that is being transferred to or from the memory

To perform arithmetic and logical operations

To manage the control signals for the processor

What is the need for the Memory Data Register (MDR) in a processor?

To hold the data that is being transferred to or from the memory

To increase the processing speed by storing more data

To connect the processor to the internet

To cool down the processor during operation

Which architecture uses a larger set of instructions, Complex Instruction Set Computer (CISC) or Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC)?

Both use the same set of instructions

One advantage, other than cost, of RISC compared with CISC is:

Increased number of instructions

What is the effect of using a co-processor system for complex calculations in scientific research?

Has no effect on processing power

Reduces the need for external data storage

What is the effect of using a co-processor system for printing personalised letters to customers for an advertising campaign?

Increases the speed of printing

Decreases the quality of printed letters

Has no effect on the printing process

Reduces the overall cost of the campaign

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Von Neumann architecture?

Separate storage and signal pathways for instructions and data

Unified cache for instructions and data

Describe what is meant by array processor architecture.

A computing architecture specialized in handling large arrays of data

A method of processing arrays using a single processor

A type of processor used exclusively in mobile devices

An architecture that does not support array data structures

Give one advantage and one disadvantage, other than cost, of using Von Neumann compared with array processor architectures.

Advantage: Easier to program, Disadvantage: Sequential execution can be a bottleneck

Advantage: Higher processing power, Disadvantage: Less efficient energy usage

Advantage: More flexible, Disadvantage: Higher latency in memory access

Advantage: Lower production cost, Disadvantage: Slower data processing

Von Neumann architecture uses special registers to store data. Besides the Current Instruction Register (CIR), name two other special registers.

Memory Address Register and Memory Data Register

Accumulator and Memory Address Register

Memory Data Register and Program Counter

Accumulator and Program Counter

Which of the following best describes the use of special registers and their functions during the fetch-decode-execute cycle, including jump instructions, reading from and writing to memory?

They are used to store the address of the next instruction to be executed, manage the instruction cycle, and facilitate memory operations.

They are used to store intermediate values and results during computation.

They are primarily used for input/output operations and have no role in the fetch-decode-execute cycle.

They are not involved in the fetch-decode-execute cycle but are used for external device communication only.

Describe how each of these improves a processor's performance: fast clock speed.

Increases the number of operations per second

Reduces the physical size of the processor

Enhances the graphics processing unit

Describe how each of these improves a processor's performance: large cache memory.

Increases the amount of data that can be stored close to the CPU, reducing access times.

Improves the processor's clock speed.

Increases the number of CPU cores.

Reduces the physical size of the processor.

State what the printers' RAM is used for.

Storing the document to be printed

A professional photographer, Sarah, takes and edits photographs for magazines. Sarah carries around a digital camera and laptop to use on shoots. She keeps extra peripherals in her office that she can use when editing and finalising photographs. Sarah sends digital copies of the photos to clients, by post, to be checked before they get sent to the printers. Identify and justify a storage medium that would be suitable for sending photographs to clients.

Cloud storage services for easy access and sharing capabilities.

USB flash drives for their portability and ease of use.

DVDs for their physical form and wide compatibility.

External hard drives for their large storage capacity.

Which of the following is NOT a factor Asim must consider when designing the questionnaire?

The color of the questionnaire paper

The length of the questionnaire

The target demographic's preferences

Describe the role of the control unit in the processor.

It directs the operation of the processor.

It performs arithmetic and logical operations.

It manages data flow between the computer's memory and peripherals.

It stores data temporarily during execution.

Which of the following best describes the process of the processor fetching data from memory location 50?

The Memory Address Register holds the address of the location to fetch, the Address Bus carries this address to the memory, the Data Bus carries the fetched data back to the processor, and the Memory Data Register holds this data temporarily.

The Memory Data Register directly fetches data from the memory location 50 without using the Address Bus.

The Address Bus holds the address of the location to fetch, while the Memory Address Register carries this address to the memory.

The Data Bus holds the address of the memory location to fetch, and the Memory Address Register carries the fetched data back to the processor.

State two ways in which ROM differs from RAM.

ROM is used for permanent storage, and RAM is used for temporary storage.

ROM is volatile while RAM is non-volatile.

ROM can be easily upgraded whereas RAM cannot be upgraded.

There is no difference between ROM and RAM.

Which of the following approaches can be taken to provide increasingly larger amounts of computing power for problems requiring more than a single CPU?

Connecting multiple CPUs in parallel (Parallel Computing)

Using a single, more powerful CPU

Utilizing cloud computing resources

Increasing the clock speed of the CPU

Describe what is meant by the term 'register'.

A storage location inside the CPU used to quickly access data and instructions

A component that manages the computer's power supply

A device used to input data into the computer

A software program for managing files on the computer

Which of the following is a feature of the Von Neumann Architecture?

Data and program stored in the same memory space

Use of punch cards for data storage

Parallel processing capabilities

Dedicated graphics processing unit

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3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is not a storage device that a finance manager would use?

External Hard Drive - for backing up financial data.

Cloud Storage - for remote access to financial documents.

USB Flash Drive - for transferring financial reports.

Graphics Card - for rendering financial charts.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

State the purpose of an input device in a computer system when using this software.

To display information to the user

To store data for processing

To enter data and control signals into the computer system

To output processed data

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

State the purpose of an output device in a computer system when using this software.

To display or print information produced by the computer

To allow the computer to process data more quickly

To store data for future use

To input data into the computer for processing

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how the following form of output will be used by the software: Animation.

For creating interactive user interfaces

For data storage and management

For enhancing visual content and user engagement

For backend processing and computation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how the following form of output will be used by the software: Interactive presentation.

For displaying static information in a slide format

For engaging users with interactive elements within a presentation

For printing handouts of the presentation

For audio narration of the content in the presentation

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

A processor contains a number of special registers. Which of the following is not a bus used to convey information between the special registers?

Address Bus

Data Bus

Control Bus

Instruction Bus

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is an advantage of this monitoring system having its operating system stored in ROM?

It enhances the system's security by preventing unauthorized modifications.

It significantly increases the system's processing power.

It allows for easy updates and modifications to the operating system.

It reduces the overall cost of the system.

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SLR 1 ,2 , 3 H446 Computer System and Software Quiz

Which of the following is not a storage device that a finance manager would use?

State the purpose of an input device in a computer system when using this software.

State the purpose of an output device in a computer system when using this software.

Describe how the following form of output will be used by the software: Animation.

Describe how the following form of output will be used by the software: Interactive presentation.

A processor contains a number of special registers. Which of the following is not a bus used to convey information between the special registers?

Which of the following is an advantage of this monitoring system having its operating system stored in ROM?

The monitoring system also has RAM. Describe what happens to the contents of RAM and ROM when power to the monitoring system is removed.

State what opcode SUB does.

Name the register in which the result of this line is stored.

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