Computer Fundamentals Quiz

What is necessary for a program to be executed by the processor?

• It must be in a file

• It must be in main memory

• It must be on a disk

• It must be printed

What potential issue is mentioned with using a shared bus in the von Neumann architecture?

• Increased speed

• Data corruption

• Bottlenecks

• Reduced cost

What can be varied in Harvard architecture for data and instructions?

• Processor speed

• Memory size and word length

• Number of cores

• Power consumption

What is one of the uses of Harvard architecture?

• To simplify design complexities

• To use the same memory size for data and instructions

• To prioritize speed over design complexities

• To reduce the cost of processors

Which architecture's allows for parallel access to data and instructions?

• Von Neumann architecture

• Harvard architecture

• ARM architecture

• MIPS architecture

Which architecture is known for having a bottleneck due to a single bus?

• Harvard architecture

• Von Neumann architecture

• ARM architecture

• MIPS architecture

What is the main advantage of using multiple parallel data buses in digital signal processors?

• Increased power consumption

• Faster data processing

• Reduced complexity

• Lower cost

What is an example of a CISC assembly language instruction?

• MULT A, B

• ADD A, B

• SUB A, B

• DIV A, B

Which operation in RISC is used to store data?

• STO (STORE)

• LDA (LOAD)

• MUL (MULTIPLY)

• SUB (SUBTRACT)

What is the focus of RISC architecture in terms of instruction execution?

• Speed and simplicity

• Complexity and flexibility

• Parallelism and concurrency

• Security and reliability