Computer Organization Quiz - Ver 4

What function does the Control Unit (CU) serve within the CPU?

• Execute mathematical calculations

• Manage data storage

• Coordinate the activities of the CPU

• Oversee communication with peripheral devices

Which type of storage retains data even when the power is turned off?

• RAM

• Flash memory

• Cache memory

• Registers

Which stage of the instruction cycle is responsible for carrying out the operation specified by the instruction?

• Fetch

• Decode

• Execute

• Store

What is the two's complement representation of -3 using 8 bits?

• 11111101

• 11111110

• 11111111

• 00000011

Which part of a floating-point number determines its scale or range?

• Exponent

• Sign bit

• Mantissa

• Base

What is a key benefit of using RISC architecture compared to CISC architecture?

• Allows for more complex instruction sets

• Utilizes a simpler instruction set for faster execution

• Offers greater instruction flexibility

• Increases the number of cycles per instruction

What is the main limitation of floating-point representation?

• It cannot represent integers

• It lacks precision due to limited bit sizes

• It uses more memory than two's complement

• It cannot represent negative numbers

What is a key advantage of neuromorphic computing compared to traditional computing?

• Higher energy efficiency in processing

• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations faster

• Greater reliance on cloud computing resources

• Enhanced security features for data processing

What is a key benefit of using digital technology compared to analog technology in data processing?

• More accurate representation of data.

• Lower power consumption.

• Ability to easily replicate and share data.

• Better performance in high-frequency applications.

In digital circuits, which voltage levels are commonly used to represent the binary values of 0 and 1?

• +3.3V and 0V

• +5V and -5V

• +10V and 0V

• +1.5V and -1.5V