
Instruction and Interrupt Cycle, RISC and CISC Quiz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the instruction cycle in a CPU?
To manage memory allocation
To fetch, decode, and execute instructions
To handle interrupts only
To control peripheral devices
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which stage of the instruction cycle retrieves an instruction from main memory?
Decode
Execute
Fetch
Halt
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the CPU do during the decode stage of the instruction cycle?
Carries out the instruction
Retrieves the instruction
Determines what the instruction is
Pauses the program execution
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the interrupt cycle?
To execute instructions faster
To allow the CPU to handle external or internal events efficiently
To increase memory capacity
To manage software installation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Without interrupts, what would the CPU do to check for I/O device readiness?
Execute instructions continuously
Poll devices repeatedly
Shut down the system
Ignore I/O devices
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a real-world application of interrupts?
Compiling a program
Keyboard input generating an interrupt
Installing software
Formatting a disk
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do interrupts contribute to system responsiveness?
By increasing CPU speed
By enabling multitasking through interrupt handling
By reducing memory usage
By disabling peripheral devices
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