Computer Architecture Quiz

What is the final value in the register BX after the following assembly instructions are executed: MOV BX, 5; ADD BX, 3?

• 5

• 8

• 3

• 10

In assembly language, what does the program counter do?

• Holds the current value of the operation in a register.

• Points to the next instruction address to be executed.

• Stores the result of arithmetic operations.

• Manages memory allocation.

A core can have multiple threads.

• True

• False

What does it mean when a system is described as concurrent?

• Multiple tasks are executed simultaneously.

• Switching between multiple tasks, but not executing them at the same time.

• One task must be finished before another is started.

• The system uses a pipeline.

What does SMT stand for in computing?

• Simultaneous Multithreading

• Simple Multi-Tasking

• Synchronous Memory Transfer

• Single Multicore Threading

How many threads can a core in a typical laptop support?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Which type of memory is typically located on the CPU?

• Cache memory

• Secondary storage

• DRAM

• Flash memory

What does RISC stand for?

• Reduced Instruction Set Computer

• Rapid Instruction Set Computer

• Regular Instruction Set Computer

• Random Instruction Set Computer

Which architecture is commonly used in smartphones?

• CISC

• RISC

• Both RISC and CISC

• None of the above

What does ARM stand for?

• Advanced RISC Machine

• Advanced Random Machine

• Advanced Reduced Memory

• None of the above