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Von Neumann Architecture Quiz

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 46mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does the Von Neumann Architecture refer to?

a)

The software that runs on a computer

b)

The hardware that can make the computer fully function

c)

The network protocols used in computers

d)

The graphical user interface of a computer

2.

What is the main model used for modern computers?

a)

Harvard Architecture

b)

RISC Architecture

c)

Von Neumann Architecture

d)

CISC Architecture

3.

In Von Neumann Architecture, where are data and programs stored?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

RAM/Memory

d)

Cache

4.

Which component executes and processes data in the Von Neumann Architecture?

a)

RAM/Memory

b)

Hard Drive

c)

GPU

d)

CPU

5.

What is the relationship between the CPU and RAM in the Von Neumann Architecture?

a)

They work independently of each other

b)

They work very closely with each other

c)

The CPU only stores data, while RAM processes it

d)

The RAM only stores data, while the CPU processes it

6.

Identify the component shown in the image below:

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

RAM/Memory

d)

GPU

7.

Identify the component shown in the image below:

a)

Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

RAM/Memory

d)

GPU

8.

Which component of the CPU controls where the data is sent?

a)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

b)

Registers

c)

Control Unit

d)

Memory

9.

What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in the CPU?

a)

Controls where the data is sent

b)

Processes numeric data

c)

Stores data temporarily

d)

Manages input and output operations

10.

What is the role of registers in the CPU?

a)

Controls where the data is sent

b)

Processes numeric data

c)

Stores data temporarily

d)

Manages input and output operations

11.

What does the Fetch, Decode, Execute cycle describe?

a)

How data is stored in the cloud

b)

How data is processed using Von Neumann Architecture

c)

How data is transmitted over the internet

d)

How data is encrypted

12.

What component fetches the data from the RAM?

a)

Control Unit

b)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

c)

CPU

d)

Registers

13.

What temporarily stores the data from the RAM?

a)

CPU

b)

Registers

c)

Control Unit

d)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

14.

What does the Control Unit do in the Fetch, Decode, Execute cycle?

a)

Executes the data

b)

Fetches the data from the RAM

c)

Decodes the data so it can be sent to the correct place

d)

Temporarily stores the data from the RAM

15.

What is used if numeric data needs processing?

a)

Control Unit

b)

Registers

c)

Arithmetic Logic Unit

d)

CPU

16.

How many times per second can modern CPUs repeat the Fetch, Decode, Execute process?

a)

1 million times

b)

1 billion times

c)

1 trillion times

d)

1 thousand times

17.

Which of the following statements is true about memory and storage in computers?

a)

Memory and storage are the same thing.

b)

Memory and storage are different.

c)

Memory is not directly accessed by the CPU.

d)

Storage is normally lost when the computer is switched off.

18.

What happens to memory when the computer is switched off, with the exception of ROM?

a)

Memory is retained.

b)

Memory is lost.

c)

Memory is transferred to storage.

d)

Memory is backed up automatically.

19.

Which component directly accesses memory in a computer?

a)

Hard drive

b)

CPU

c)

Graphics card

d)

Network card

20.

What is the primary function of memory in a computer?

a)

To store data permanently

b)

To send and receive data to and from the CPU

c)

To display graphics

d)

To connect to the internet

21.

What is the exception to memory being lost when the computer is switched off?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

Hard drive

22.

What does RAM store?

a)

Instructions for booting up the computer

b)

Data and programs currently in use by the computer

c)

The BIOS

d)

Input and output device instructions

23.

What happens to the data in RAM when there is no power to the computer?

a)

The data is saved

b)

The data is transferred to ROM

c)

All data is lost

d)

The data is stored in the BIOS

24.

What does ROM store?

a)

Data and programs currently in use by the computer

b)

Instructions for booting up the computer

c)

Temporary files

d)

User files

25.

Which type of memory allows the computer to communicate with input and output devices?

a)

RAM

b)

Cache

c)

ROM

d)

Hard Drive

26.

What is the relationship between RAM and the number of programs you can run at the same time?

a)

The more RAM you have, the fewer programs you can run

b)

The more RAM you have, the more programs you can run

c)

The amount of RAM does not affect the number of programs you can run

d)

The more RAM you have, the slower the programs run

27.

What is virtual memory used for?

a)

To increase the speed of the CPU

b)

To backup the Hard Disk

c)

To backup the RAM

d)

To store permanent data

28.

What happens when the RAM is full?

a)

The computer shuts down

b)

Part of the Hard Disk is used to act as RAM

c)

The CPU speed decreases

d)

The computer stops running programs

29.

What is the role of virtual memory when the RAM is full?

a)

It deletes unnecessary files

b)

It uses part of the Hard Disk to store open programs that are not in use

c)

It increases the size of the RAM

d)

It compresses the data in the RAM

30.

What happens to programs that are not in use when virtual memory is utilized?

a)

They are deleted

b)

They are moved to the CPU

c)

They are switched between the RAM and the Hard Disk

d)

They are compressed

31.

What is the term used for the long-term, permanent store of files and data in a computer?

a)

Primary Storage

b)

Temporary Storage

c)

Secondary Storage

d)

Volatile Storage

32.

What happens to the data in storage when the computer is switched off?

a)

It is lost

b)

It remains intact

c)

It is transferred to the CPU

d)

It is transferred to memory

33.

Which component does storage need to pass data to in order to communicate with the CPU?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Secondary Storage

c)

Memory

d)

Network Interface

34.

Which technology uses lasers to store and read data?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Electric

35.

What technology uses magnets to store and read data?

a)

Optical

b)

Solid State

c)

Electric

d)

Magnetic

36.

Which technology uses electric switches to store and read data?

a)

Magnetic

b)

Solid State

c)

Optical

d)

Laser

37.

Which of the following is a type of magnetic storage device?

a)

Solid State Drive

b)

CD

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

USB Flash Memory stick

38.

Which of the following is a type of solid state storage device?

a)

DVD

b)

Blu Ray Disk

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

USB Flash Memory stick

39.

Which of the following is a type of optical storage device?

a)

Memory Card

b)

Solid State Drive

c)

CD

d)

Hard Disk Drive

40.

Which characteristic of a storage device refers to how much data it can store in MB/GB/TB?

a)

Speed

b)

Capacity

c)

Cost

d)

Durability

41.

What does the 'Speed' characteristic of a storage device describe?

a)

How much data it can store

b)

How fast data is copied and opened from the device

c)

How much the device costs

d)

How robust the device is

42.

Which characteristic of a storage device is concerned with the average cost of the device?

a)

Capacity

b)

Speed

c)

Cost

d)

Reliability

43.

What does the 'Durability' characteristic of a storage device refer to?

a)

How long the device will last

b)

How much data it can store

c)

How robust the device is and if it can survive being dropped

d)

How fast data is copied and opened from the device

44.

Which characteristic of a storage device is related to its lifespan and how long it will be working?

a)

Portability

b)

Speed

c)

Cost

d)

Reliability

45.

What does the 'Portability' characteristic of a storage device describe?

a)

How small the device is and if it can be moved around

b)

How much data it can store

c)

How fast data is copied and opened from the device

d)

How much the device costs

46.

Which storage technology has a very large capacity and is fast to find and write data?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

47.

Which storage technology is described as having a very low cost for large amounts of data?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

48.

Which storage technology is noted for being very portable and having no moving parts?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

49.

Which storage technology is described as having a slow read and write speed?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

50.

Which storage technology is described as being easily scratched and broke, which can corrupt data?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

51.

Which storage technology is described as having a limited number of store/read cycles?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

52.

Which storage technology is described as being very reliable with a long-life span?

a)

Optical CD DVD Blu-ray

b)

Solid State USB Memory stick SSD Memory card

c)

Magnetic Hard Disk Drive

d)

None of the above

53.

What is software?

a)

A. A physical component of a computer

b)

B. A program developed through code that runs on a computer

c)

C. A type of hardware

d)

D. A network device

54.

What does software often control?

a)

A. The internet

b)

B. The power supply

c)

C. The hardware

d)

D. The monitor

55.

What type of software is needed for the computer system to run?

a)

A. Application software

b)

B. System software

c)

C. Utility software

d)

D. Network software

56.

Which of the following is an example of an operating system?

a)

A. Windows 10

b)

B. Microsoft Word

c)

C. Google Chrome

d)

D. Adobe Photoshop

57.

What does the OS manage in terms of memory management?

a)

When data is opened by the RAM and prioritizes tasks during multi-tasking

b)

The creation of folder and file structures

c)

The creation of logon credentials

d)

The management of new devices connected to the computer

58.

What role does the OS play in file management?

a)

It manages when data is opened by the RAM

b)

It creates folder and file structures for data to keep it organized

c)

It creates logon credentials

d)

It manages new devices connected to the computer

59.

How does the OS manage users?

a)

By creating folder and file structures

b)

By managing when data is opened by the RAM

c)

By creating logon credentials

d)

By managing new devices connected to the computer

60.

What does the OS allow in terms of input/output device management?

a)

It allows the creation of folder and file structures

b)

It allows the management of new devices that are connected

c)

It manages when data is opened by the RAM

d)

It creates logon credentials

61.

What does the User Interface (UI) allow the user to do?

a)

Control the computer

b)

Play games

c)

Write code

d)

Design graphics

62.

What is an example of a Graphical User Interface (G.U.I)?

a)

Windows

b)

Linux Terminal

c)

MS-DOS

d)

Command Prompt

63.

What does G.U.I stand for?

a)

Graphical User Interface

b)

General User Interface

c)

Global User Interface

d)

Generic User Interface

64.

What is software?

a)

A) A physical component of a computer

b)

B) A program developed through code that runs on a computer

c)

C) A type of hardware

d)

D) A computer virus

65.

What is the primary function of utility software?

a)

A) To play games

b)

B) To help analyze, configure, optimize, or maintain a computer system

c)

C) To create documents

d)

D) To browse the internet

66.

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

a)

A) Disk Defrag

b)

B) Web Browser

c)

C) Word Processor

d)

D) Media Player

67.

Which utility software is used for security purposes?

a)

A) Disk Cleanup

b)

B) Encryption

c)

C) Diagnostic

d)

D) Compression

68.

Which utility software is used to free up storage space on a computer?

a)

A) Disk Cleanup

b)

B) Anti Malware

c)

C) Backup

d)

D) Compression

69.

What is the primary purpose of Backup Software?

a)

To scramble data in a document

b)

To remove unnecessary files from storage

c)

To make a copy of the files stored on the computer

d)

To lower the file size of a document

70.

Which type of software scrambles data in a document to make it unreadable?

a)

Backup Software

b)

Encryption Software

c)

Compression Software

d)

Disk clean-up

71.

What does Compression Software do to a file?

a)

Makes a copy of the file

b)

Scrambles the data in the file

c)

Removes data from the file to lower its size

d)

Removes unnecessary files from storage

72.

What is the function of Disk clean-up software?

a)

To scramble data in a document

b)

To make a copy of the files stored on the computer

c)

To remove unnecessary files or data from storage

d)

To lower the file size of a document

73.

What is the primary function of a disk defragmenter?

a)

To delete harmful files from your computer

b)

To rearrange clusters of files on a magnetic HDD

c)

To check for issues or bugs with software/hardware

d)

To update software applications

74.

Why must anti-malware software be kept up to date?

a)

To rearrange files on the HDD

b)

To check for overheating issues

c)

To be effective as new viruses are made all the time

d)

To improve internet speed

75.

What does diagnostic software check for?

a)

Rearranged files

b)

Harmful files

c)

Issues or bugs with software/hardware

d)

New software updates

76.

Which of the following is NOT a function of diagnostic software?

a)

Checking for throttling

b)

Checking for overheating

c)

Rearranging files on the HDD

d)

Suggesting fixes for software/hardware issues

77.

What is the only language that a computer truly understands?

a)

English

b)

Binary

c)

Assembly

d)

Python

78.

What are the internal switches in a computer known as?

a)

Capacitors

b)

Resistors

c)

Transistors

d)

Diodes

79.

In binary, what does a 1 represent?

a)

Off

b)

On

c)

Neutral

d)

Error

80.

What number system does binary use?

a)

Base 10

b)

Base 8

c)

Base 16

d)

Base 2

81.

In the binary number system, what is the value of the place immediately to the left of 2?

a)

1

b)

4

c)

8

d)

16

82.

What is the denary value of the binary number 01010011?

a)

83

b)

75

c)

92

d)

64

83.

What is the decimal (denary) equivalent of the binary number 01101001?

a)

101

b)

105

c)

110

d)

115

84.

How do you convert the decimal number 205 to binary?

a)

11001101

b)

11001111

c)

11001100

d)

11001110

85.

Which of the following binary numbers is equivalent to the decimal number 128?

a)

10000000

b)

01000000

c)

00100000

d)

00010000

86.

What does a left bit shift operation do to a number in binary?

a)

Doubles the number

b)

Halves the number

c)

Adds one to the number

d)

Subtracts one from the number

87.

What happens if a 1 falls off the end during a left bit shift?

a)

It is added back to the number

b)

It is disregarded as an overflow

c)

It is subtracted from the number

d)

It is multiplied by 2

88.

What does a right bit shift operation do to a number in binary?

a)

Doubles the number

b)

Halves the number

c)

Adds one to the number

d)

Subtracts one from the number

89.

What happens if a 1 falls off the end during a right bit shift?

a)

It is added back to the number

b)

It is disregarded as an overflow

c)

It is subtracted from the number

d)

It is multiplied by 2

90.

What is the result of a left bit shift of 1 place on the binary number 011011?

a)

110110

b)

101101

c)

011011

d)

111010

91.

What is the result of a right bit shift of 1 place on the binary number 110110?

a)

011011

b)

101101

c)

111010

d)

110110

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