Computer Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of a data channel in a computer system?

• To execute the main program instructions

• To store data for the CPU

• To handle I/O operations independently of the CPU

• To control the system clock

How does a data channel relieve the CPU of processing burden?

• By executing I/O instructions directly

• By increasing the CPU's processing speed

• By reducing the amount of data transferred

• By eliminating the need for I/O operations

What is the role of the multiplexor in a computer system?

• To increase the speed of the CPU

• To schedule memory access for the CPU and data channels

• To store data for the CPU

• To control the flow of data within the CPU

What were early electronic devices primarily composed of?

• Integrated circuits

• Microprocessors

• Discrete components

• Vacuum tubes

What was the major drawback of using discrete components in electronic devices?

• High cost and complex manufacturing

• Low reliability and frequent failures

• Limited processing power

• Incompatibility with newer technologies

What technological advancement revolutionized electronics and ushered in the third generation of computers?

• The invention of the transistor

• The development of the microprocessor

• The invention of the integrated circuit

• The discovery of magnetic storage

What are the two fundamental types of components required in a digital computer?

• Processors and memory

• Gates and memory cells

• Input devices and output devices

• Software and hardware

What is the primary function of a gate in a digital circuit?

• To store data

• To move data between components

• To implement simple logical functions

• To control the system clock

How are data movement and control functions achieved in a computer?

• Through the use of specialized software

• Through the interconnection paths between components

• Through the use of external control signals

• Through the manipulation of memory cells

What is the significance of the control signal in the operation of a gate?

• It determines the type of data to be processed.

• It activates or deactivates the gate's function.

• It controls the speed of data transfer.

• It determines the memory location to be accessed.