SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE AND INSIDE CPU L1-3

What is the von Neumann architecture?

• A type of hard disk technology

• A network protocol for data transfer

• A design model for modern computers

• A method for designing graphical user interfaces

What does the CPU stand for?

• • Central Power Unit

• • Computer Processing Unit

• • Control Processing Unit

• • Central Processing Unit

What is the main function of the CPU in a computer?

• • Store data

• • Process instructions and perform calculations

• • Manage network connections

• • Display images on the screen

Which of the following is NOT part of the CPU?

• • Hard Disk

• • Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

• • Registers

• • Control Unit

Which component of the computer stores temporary data that is actively being used by the CPU?

• HARD DISK

• RAM

• ROM

• MOTHERBOARD

What is the purpose of utility software?

• To perform core functions of the operating system

• To manage network connections

• To protect the system from viruses

• To enhance performance and provide additional functionality

What type of memory is used to store data permanently, even when the computer is turned off?

• CACHE

• RAM

• ROM

• REGISTERS

IN VON NEUMANN ARCHITECTURE DATA AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE STORED AS WHAT?

• HEXADECIMAL

• SUBPROGRAMS

• ASCII

• BINARY DIGITS

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

• WORD PROCESSOR

• MEDIA PLAYER

• Web Browser

• Compression Software

WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO 3Y -TRICK QUESTION THINK ABOUT THE BOXES.

• 3Y1

• 3Y2

• 3Y3

• 3Y4