What is the primary role of a chipset in a computer?

Connecting the CPU to memory and peripherals

What does the Northbridge chipset handle?

Communication between the CPU and RAM

Communication between the CPU and peripherals

I/O operations like USB and storage

The Southbridge chipset is responsible for:

I/O functions like audio and USB ports

What is one key difference between the Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets?

Northbridge handles high-speed tasks, while Southbridge handles slower tasks.

Northbridge manages power, while Southbridge manages memory.

Northbridge controls input devices, while Southbridge controls output devices.

Northbridge manages USB ports, while Southbridge manages the CPU.

Which of the following describes the role of the Control Unit in the Von Neumann architecture?

It controls the execution of instructions

It performs arithmetic operations

The bottleneck in Von Neumann architecture is due to:

The same bus being used for both data and instructions

The use of separate buses for data and instructions

What is the primary function of RAM in a computer?

Storing temporary data for quick access

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the Von Neumann architecture?

Single bus for data and instructions

Separation of data and instructions

What is the function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

Manage data flow and execute instructions

Which of the following is a key feature of the Harvard architecture, as opposed to Von Neumann architecture?

Uses separate memory for data and instructions

Uses the same memory for data and instructions

Which of the following best describes the main advantage of the Harvard architecture?

Separate memory allows faster processing

Shared memory between data and instructions

It simplifies programming tasks

The term 'bus' in computer systems refers to:

A communication pathway for transferring data

Which of the following is a benefit of using a chipset in a computer system?

Simplifies communication between CPU and peripherals

Provides more processing power than the CPU

Increases the speed of graphical rendering

What is the primary function of the CPU's clock?

Coordinate the timing of all computer operations

Measure time for the operating system

In the Von Neumann architecture, what limits the speed of data transfer?

The shared memory bus between data and instructions

The storage capacity of the system

Which of the following describes the function of the motherboard in a computer?

It houses the CPU, RAM, and other components, enabling communication between them

It powers the peripheral devices

In terms of processing, what is the role of cache memory?

It stores frequently accessed data for quick retrieval

It provides backup storage for RAM

It serves as the main storage for applications

Which of the following statements is true about Random Access Memory (RAM)?

It is a type of volatile memory

It is used for long-term storage

It retains data after the computer is turned off

It is slower than the hard drive

The main difference between RAM and ROM is that:

RAM is faster but requires power to hold data, while ROM stores data permanently

RAM is non-volatile, while ROM is volatile

RAM is only used for graphic processing, while ROM stores system files

RAM stores the operating system, while ROM is used for temporary files

Which of the following is a function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

Processes mathematical calculations and logical operations

Manages data flow between CPU and memory

Powers the computer's peripheral devices

What is the primary function of the power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system?

To provide electrical power to the computer components

To process arithmetic calculations

What is a common disadvantage of the Von Neumann architecture?

Bottleneck caused by a single data bus

Complexity of software development

Which of the following describes an important feature of the Control Unit in a computer system?

It directs the flow of instructions and data within the CPU

It performs mathematical operations

Which of the following is a characteristic of volatile memory?

It loses data when the power is turned off

It retains data when the power is turned off

It is slower than non-volatile memory

It is used for long-term storage

In the context of computer architecture, what does the term 'fetch-execute cycle' refer to?

The cycle of retrieving instructions from memory and executing them in the CPU

The process of saving data to the hard drive

The method by which the operating system loads drivers

The cycle of transferring files from one location to another

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Who is known as the 'Father of Computers'?

What was the first general-purpose programmable electronic computer?

Which programming language was designed by Ada Lovelace?

The World Wide Web was invented by:

What significant computer was developed at the University of Pennsylvania in 1946?

Which of the following is the primary component responsible for processing instructions in a computer?

Which of the following is volatile memory?

Which part of the computer is responsible for the visual output?

Which component stores the computer's BIOS settings?

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

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