CompSys - 4.5 & 4.6

What is the main concept associated with Von Neumann Architecture?

• Parallel processing

• Stored program concept

• Cloud computing

• Quantum computing

What was a limitation of early computers according to the Von Neumann Architecture?

• They could store programs and data.

• They could only store the data being processed.

• They could execute multiple instructions simultaneously.

• They were immune to mistakes.

How were program instructions entered into early computers?

• Automatically using software.

• Manually using switches and patch cables.

• Through voice commands.

• Via wireless transmission.

What method was used in later machines to read instructions?

• Magnetic tapes.

• Optical discs.

• Punch cards.

• USB drives.

What was a characteristic of the process of entering instructions in early computers?

• Fast and efficient.

• Slow, laborious, and prone to mistakes.

• Fully automated.

• Error-free.

In which decade was the stored program computer introduced?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

What does the Von Neumann architecture describe?

• A system where program instructions and data are stored in separate memories

• A system where program instructions and data are stored in the same memory

• A system where only data is stored in memory

• A system where only instructions are stored in memory

Where are programs loaded in the Von Neumann architecture?

• Hard drive

• Main memory (RAM)

• Cache memory

• External storage

What is the role of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To execute all data and program instructions

• To provide power to the computer

• To connect to the internet

How many major components are there in a CPU?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7