Contemporary Processors and Devices Quiz

Which of the following best describes the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a processor?

• Stores frequently used data and instructions

• Performs mathematical and logical operations

• Manages the flow of data between the processor and memory

• Controls input and output devices

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• Speaker

Which of the following is NOT a type of storage device?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Optical Drive

• Graphics Card

What is the main advantage of cache memory in a computer system?

• It is non-volatile

• It is cheaper than RAM

• It provides faster access to frequently used data

• It stores large amounts of data permanently

Which component is responsible for fetching, decoding, and executing instructions in a computer?

• RAM

• Control Unit

• Hard Drive

• Power Supply

Which of the following is a characteristic of a multi-core processor?

• It has only one processing unit

• It can execute multiple instructions simultaneously

• It uses only one thread at a time

• It is slower than a single-core processor

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Mouse

• Scanner

• Monitor

• Microphone

Which type of storage device uses flash memory and has no moving parts?

• Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

• Solid State Drive (SSD)

• Blu-ray Disc

• Magnetic Tape

Which of the following best describes the function of the Control Unit (CU) in a processor?

• Performs calculations

• Stores data permanently

• Directs operations of the processor

• Handles graphics processing

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cache memory?

• It is faster than main memory (RAM)

• It is volatile

• It is larger than hard disk storage

• It stores frequently accessed data