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HARDWARE QUIZ

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between input and output devices

a)

An input device is connected to a computer that sends out data into the computer, while an output device is connected to a computer that receives incoming data.

b)

one is for software and one is for hardware

c)

An output device is connected to a computer that sends out data into the computer, while an input device is connected to a computer that receives incoming data.

d)

nothing they just have different names

2.
  1. What are the registers in the von neumann architecture

a)

AC

b)

PC

c)

ALU

d)

CIR

3.

What does CPU stand for

a)

central processing unit

b)

center processing unit

c)

center process unit

d)

central process unit

4.

What are the buses in a von neumann architecture

a)

data bus

b)

address bus

c)

control bus

d)

serial bus

5.

What is an embedded system

a)
A type of software used for word processing
b)
A computer system that is part of a larger system or machine
c)
A system for embedding jewelry into metal
d)

a small computer that is part of a larger system and can perform only a limited number of tasks

6.

List 2 input and output devices

4 lines
7.

  1.  a [ .. ], Decode, Execute Cycle is the process a CPU follows to process instructions



(a)  

8.
  1. an embedded device’s programming is usually done beforehand by the manufacturer. 

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Which of the following is NOT an embedded system

a)

air conditioner

b)

pc

c)

calculator

d)

central heating system

10.
  1. 2 advantages or low level programming languages

a)

machine code is directly executable by the cpu

b)

easy to use

c)

the programmer has complete control

d)

quick development time