Computer System Quiz

What is the purpose of the CPU in a computer system?

• To manage user interfaces

• To execute the fetch-execute cycle

• To store permanent data

• To provide network connectivity

Which of the following is a component of the CPU?

• Hard Drive

• ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

• Power Supply

• Motherboard

What does the Von Neumann Architecture include?

• USB Ports

• MAR (Memory Address Register)

• Graphics Card

• Sound Card

Which characteristic of CPUs can affect their performance?

• Color

• Brand

• Clock Speed

• Shape

What is an example of what you will revise in the section on Embedded Systems?

• The history of computing

• The purpose and characteristics of embedded systems

• The biography of famous computer scientists

• The types of computer viruses

What is the Von Neumann Architecture?

• A type of computer memory

• The physical structure of a computer

• The internal, logical structure and organization of computer hardware

• A programming language

What are all data and programs stored as in a computer's memory according to the Von Neumann Architecture?

• Decimal digits

• Hexadecimal digits

• Binary digits (0s and 1s)

• ASCII characters

What is the role of the CPU in a computer system?

• To input data into the device

• To process data via the Control Unit and ALU

• To transfer data between the computer and the memory

• To output data to the user

What is an input device?

• A device that outputs information from the computer

• A device that processes data in the computer

• A device used to send information into the computer

• A device that stores data in the computer

What does Hz stand for in the context of CPU speed?

• The number of cycles a CPU can perform in a minute

• The number of instructions a CPU can execute in a second

• The number of processes a CPU can handle simultaneously

• The storage capacity of a CPU