COA - Chapter 1

Which of the following best describes computer architecture?

• The implementation details of how different components of the computer are connected and interact

• The design and structure of the computer's hardware, including the CPU, memory, and I/O mechanisms, visible to the programmer

• The physical arrangement and interconnections of the electronic components within the computer

• The set of all hardware and software components within the computer

Which of the following is an example of an attribute of computer organization?

• The number of bits used for data representation

• The instruction set architecture

• he presence of a hardware multiply unit

• The I/O mechanisms

In terms of computer organization, what does the term 'control signals' refer to?

• The physical layout of the computer’s hardware components

• The specific instructions executed by the CPU

• The binary signals used to manage and control the actions of different parts of the computer

• The user inputs given to a computer system

In the context of computer organization, which of the following operations is concerned with how a feature is implemented?

• Determining if a multiply instruction exists in the instruction set

• Deciding the number of general-purpose registers

• Setting the width of the data bus

• Implementing a multiply instruction using repeated addition in hardware

In the context of cloud computing, what does "IaaS" stand for?

• Infrastructure as a Service

• Internet as a Service

• Interface as a Service

• Information as a Service

What is an embedded system?

• A standalone computer designed for general-purpose use.

• A system that is fully contained within a larger device, dedicated to specific functions.

• A high-performance server used in data centers.

• A type of cloud computing platform.

Which of the following is a common characteristic of embedded systems?

• High power consumption

• General-purpose computing

• Real-time operation

• Complex user interfaces

Which type of memory is typically used to store firmware in an embedded system?

• RAM

• ROM

• SSD

• Cache

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of ARM architecture?

• Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC)

• Reduced Instruction Set Computing (RISC)

• Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI)

• Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

What is a key advantage of ARM processors that makes them suitable for mobile and embedded devices?

• High power consumption

• Low cost of manufacturing

• High power efficiency

• Advanced graphics processing