H446_1_Computer Architecture Quiz

What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

• To perform arithmetic and logic operations

• To store data temporarily

• To control and coordinate the activities of the CPU

• To connect the CPU to external devices

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CPU?

• Control Unit

• Buses

• Arithmetic/Logic Unit (ALU)

• Hard Drive

What is a bus in the context of computer architecture?

• A type of software application

• A set of parallel wires connecting components

• A storage device

• A type of processor

Which bus is responsible for carrying data to and from the CPU?

• Address Bus

• Control Bus

• Data Bus

• System Bus

What is the role of the address bus in a computer system?

• To carry data between the CPU and memory

• To send control signals

• To carry addresses of instructions/data

• To perform arithmetic operations

What is the primary purpose of the control bus in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To transmit command, timing, and status information

• To provide power to the system

• To increase processing speed

Which of the following is NOT a function of the control lines in a control bus?

• Bus Request

• Memory Write

• Data Storage

• Interrupt Request

What does the data bus provide in a computer system?

• A path for power supply

• A bi-directional path for moving data and instructions

• A storage location for data

• A method for cooling the processor

How is memory divided internally in a computer system?

• Into bytes

• Into kilobytes

• Into units called words

• Into sectors

How is memory usually read / written to in a computer system?

• Into bytes

• Into kilobytes

• Into units called words (multiple bytes)

• Into sectors