Computer Architecture and Organization Quiz 1

What does the term 'computer architecture' refer to?

• The physical layout of a computer's components

• The attributes of a system visible to a programmer

• The software that runs on a computer

• The design of computer peripherals

Which of the following is an example of an embedded system?

• A server

• A mainframe computer

• A smartphone

• A desktop computer

What is Amdahl's Law primarily concerned with?

• The performance of parallel systems

• The speed of memory access

• The efficiency of cloud computing

• The design of microprocessors

Which architecture is known for its use of multiple cores on a single chip?

• Harvard architecture

• Von Neumann architecture

• RISC architecture

• Multicore architecture

What is the primary function of the control unit in a CPU?

• Perform arithmetic operations

• Interface with peripheral devices

• Control the operation of the CPU

• Manage data storage

Which of the following is NOT a basic function of a computer?

• Data movement

• Data encryption

• Data storage

• Data processing

What does the acronym ISA stand for?

• Instruction Set Architecture

• Integrated System Architecture

• Internal Storage Architecture

• Instruction Storage Array

Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes?

• First generation

• Second generation

• Fourth generation

• Third generation

What is the purpose of cache memory?

• To store data permanently

• To speed up memory access

• To execute instructions

• To manage input and output operations

Which of the following is a characteristic of the second generation of computers?

• Use of microprocessors

• Use of integrated circuits

• Use of transistors

• Use of vacuum tubes