Computer Systems Quiz

What is the Fetch-Execute Cycle?

• A process by which a computer retrieves a program instruction from its memory

• A method to cool down the CPU

• A type of computer virus

• A network protocol

Which of the following is a characteristic of Embedded Systems?

• High power consumption

• General-purpose use

• Designed for specific tasks

• Large in size

What does the Von Neumann architecture describe?

• A method for data encryption

• The design framework used for constructing most digital computer systems

• A type of computer virus

• A network communication protocol

How do CPUs affect the performance of a computer system?

• They have no impact on performance

• They decrease the processing speed

• They manage external device connections only

• They determine the processing power and speed

Which of the following is an example of an Embedded System?

• Desktop computer

• Smartphone

• Cloud server

• E-book reader

What is the first step in the Fetch-Execute-Decode cycle?

• The CPU executes the instruction

• Instructions are loaded into RAM from secondary memory

• The CPU decodes the instruction

• Data is transferred via the data bus to the CPU

What happens after the CPU fetches data held in memory during the Fetch-Execute-Decode cycle?

• The CPU executes the instruction

• The instruction is stored back into RAM

• The cycle repeats

• The CPU sends a signal along the address bus

Which component is essential for a computer according to the section "What Makes A Computer?"

• Keyboard

• CPU

• Monitor

• Printer

According to the document, which of the following is not listed as a requirement for what makes a computer?

• Fast

• Easy to use

• Portable

• Strong

Which device is classified as both embedded and general purpose according to the table?

• Phone

• Laptop

• Coffee

• Light