Computer Architecture Quiz

What is the initial state of a process when it is admitted by the high-level scheduler, but not yet ready to execute?

• New

• Ready

• Running

• Halted

The chunks of a program, known as pages, could be assigned to available chunks of memory, known as frames, is called_____

• Swapping

• Partitioning

• Paging

• Virtual Memory

• Segmentation

How does Boolean algebra contribute to the design of digital circuits?

• It simplifies the implementation of desired functions

• It helps in the analysis of economic data

• It facilitates the design of analog circuits

• It is primarily used for chemical engineering and physical engineering

When both inputs are 1, what is the result of a NAND gate?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• Undefined

• #NA

Express a sign integer number (+18) in the sign magnitude representation.

• 00010010

• 10010010

• 11110010

• 01110010

Why is it essential to use symbolic representation of machine instructions?

• It makes machine instructions more human-readable and understandable

• It reduces the overall complexity of computer systems and user programs

• It minimizes the need for memory storage for the user programs

• It enables fastest execution of high level language instructions

The hardware mechanism that allows a device to notify the CPU is called____

• polling

• interrupt

• driver

• controlling

What is a branch instruction?

• The instructions that are used to divide a program into multiple subprograms

• The instructions that have as one of its operands the address of the next instruction to be executed

• The instructions that are used to pause the program

• The instructions that are used to return to the beginning of the program

In MASM32, which OPCODE is used to compare two values?

• COM

• CMP

• IF... ELSE

• TEST

What is the role of the control unit in a processor?

• The control unit's primary role is to perform arithmetic and logical operations within the processor, orchestrating the manipulation of data

• The control unit only manages the flow of data between the CPU and external devices and does not play a significant role in executing instructions

• The control unit is solely responsible for managing the flow of instructions from secondary storage to RAM and does not have a role in the internal operation of the CPU

• The control unit in a processor directs and coordinates the execution of instructions, interpreting and managing the flow of operations within the CPU