Murphy Topic 3 - Hardware and Software

What is the role of the main memory (RAM) in the von Neumann stored program concept?

• To store data permanently

• To execute arithmetic operations

• To store data and instructions temporarily

• To manage peripheral devices

Which of the following is a type of secondary storage?

• RAM

• CPU

• Magnetic disk

• ALU

What is an embedded system used for?

• General-purpose computing

• Specific control functions within a larger system

• Data storage

• Network management

Which of the following is a function of an operating system?

• Data compression

• File management

• Disk defragmentation

• Anti-malware

What is the purpose of utility software?

• To manage user accounts

• To perform file repair and backup

• To execute programs

• To compile code

How does an interpreter differ from a compiler?

• An interpreter translates code all at once

• An interpreter translates code line by line

• An interpreter optimizes code

• An interpreter generates machine code

What is the CPU often referred to as in a computer?

• The brain of the computer

• The heart of the computer

• The memory of the computer

• The storage of the computer

What does the ALU (Arithmetic & Logic Unit) in a CPU do?

• Stores data permanently

• Performs simple binary and logical operations

• Manages network connections

• Controls the power supply

What is the function of registers in a CPU?

• Long-term data storage

• High speed temporary data storage

• Managing user inputs

• Controlling display settings

How is cache memory described in the context of a CPU?

• A permanent storage solution

• A form of small high speed storage, faster than RAM

• A network management tool

• A power-saving feature