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01 | Von Neumann/Embedded Systems (Starter 1)

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the von Neumann model, _______ are stored in memory.

a)

only data

b)

only programs

c)

data & programs

d)

neither data nor programs

2.

What is a bus?

a)

A circuit that connect one part of CPU to other components.

b)

A type of long term memory

c)

A type of permanent memory

d)

A type of public transport that's always late

3.

Von Neumann architecture all modern computers are using

a)

True

b)

False

4.

It is responsible for the execution of instructions, controls and system coordination.

a)

CPU

b)

Main Memory

c)

Input devices

d)

Output devices

e)

Bus

5.

What are the two main architectural models that use the stored-program model?

a)

Processing Architecture

b)

Storage Architecture

c)

Harvard Architecture

d)

Von Neumann Architecture

e)

Desktop Architecture

6.

Which of the images below demonstrates the Von Neumann Architecture

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.
Is this an embedded system?
a)
YES
b)
NO
8.
Is this an embedded system?
a)
YES
b)
NO
9.

How many of the following are examples of Embedded Systems?

a)

Mobile Phone

b)

Washing Machine

c)

Microwave

d)

Fridge

e)

Laptop

10.
Which of the following is NOT a feature of embedded systems?
a)
Includes a simple or no user interface
b)
Typically designed for a single purpose
c)
Capable of carrying out a wide variety of tasks
d)
Often resource limited
11.

What are some typical properties of embedded computers?

a)

Low power consumption, small size, rugged operating systems, and low per unit cost

b)

High power consumption, large size, complex operating systems, and high per unit cost

c)

Medium power consumption, medium size, basic operating systems, and medium per unit cost

d)

No power consumption, no size, no operating systems, and no cost

12.

Imagine you're a tiny computer, living inside a washing machine or a digital watch. What would be a common feature of your life as an embedded system?

a)

Having limited processing resources

b)

Having unlimited processing resources

c)

Consuming a lot of power

d)

Being really big in size

13.

Which of the following best describes an embedded system?

a)

A general-purpose computer designed for multiple tasks

b)

A specialized computing system designed for specific tasks

c)

A software application used in data processing

d)

A hardware device that functions without software