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Architecture & Organization: Module Introduction

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It encompasses all physical aspects of computer systems.

a)

Computer Operation

b)

Computer Organization

c)

Computer Architecture

d)

Computer Schematics

2.

It helps us to answer the question: How does a computer work?

a)

Computer Architecture

b)

Computer Schematics

c)

Computer Processing

d)

Computer Organization

3.

It focuses on the structure and behavior of the computer system

a)

Computer Architecture

b)

Computer Organization

c)

Computer Processing

d)

Computer Schematics

4.

It refers to the logical aspects of system implementation as seen by the programmer.

a)

Computer Specification

b)

Computer Architecture

c)

Computer Organization

d)

Computer Schematics

5.

It helps us to answer the question: How do I design a computer?

a)

Computer Schematics

b)

Computer Organzation

c)

Computer Architecture

d)

Computer Specification

6.

The distinction between computer organization and computer architecture is clear-cut.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

(a)   can be thought of as an algorithm implemented as an electronic device

8.

What Principle is this?
"Anything that can be done with software can also be done with hardware, and anything that can be done with hardware can also be done with software."

(a)  

9.

At the most basic level, a computer is a device consisting of 3 pieces:

a)

Processor

b)

Memory

c)

I/O Devices

d)

Expansion Modules

10.

The (a)   is responsible for fetching the program instructions, decoding each instruction that is fetched, and performing the indicated sequence of operations on the correct data.

11.

CPU acts like the “ (a)   ” of a computer system. It contains the circuitry to interpret and execute program instructions.

12.

The CPU can be divided into two pieces:

a)

Datapath

b)

ALU

c)

Control Unit

d)

Program Counter

13.

Registers and arithmetic and logic units are connected by (a)   (capable of moving data from place to place).

14.

The timing of Registers, ALUs, and Buses are controlled by (a)   .

15.

The (a)   is a module responsible for sequencing operations and making sure the correct data are where they need to be at the correct time.

16.

The (a)   does all mathematical operations (arithmetic) (+/-/compare) and logical (AND/OR) calculations. 

17.

Some computers have two ALUs to process two calculations simultaneously. That is called  (a)    technology.

18.

ALUs contain several special storage units called (a)  

19.

It is used to store intermediate values from calculations or instructions that is needed again immediately.

(a)  

20.

It is faster for ALU to access register than store the data in memory units.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

A type of register that can store memory that currently be accessed inside RAM.

a)

MDR/MBR

b)

MAR

c)

Accumulator

d)

Program Counter

22.

A type of register that can store data from memory

a)

Program Counter

b)

MDR/MBR

c)

Accumulator

d)

MAR

23.

A register that stores immediate result from ALU

a)

Program Counter

b)

MDR/MBR

c)

MAR

d)

Accumulator

24.

Stores the address of the next instruction

a)

MDR/MBR

b)

MAR

c)

Program Counter

d)

Accumulator

25.

____ acts like a manager in a computer.

a)

Program Counter

b)

ALU

c)

Control Unit

d)

Register

26.

It directs the data flow and the operation of the ALU. 

a)

Control Unit

b)

Registers

c)

Program Counter

d)

Memory

27.

The performance of a machine is directly affected by the design of the datapath and the control unit.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

Is the storage space in the computer, where data is to be processed and instructions required for processing are stored.

a)

Memory

b)

Accumulator

c)

Program Counter

d)

MDR/MBR

29.

It is used to store data and instructions.

a)

Program COunter

b)

MDR/MBR

c)

Memory

d)

Accumulator

30.

The memory is divided into large number of small parts called (a)   .

31.

(a)   holds only those data and instructions on which the computer is currently working.

32.

Memory has a limited capacity and data is lost when power is switched off.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Primary memory is as fast as registers.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Memory is generally made up of (a)   device.

35.

(a)   devices allow the computer system to interact with the outside world by moving data into and out of the system.

36.

I/O devices are directly connected to an electronic module inside the systems unit called a  (a)   .

37.

An (a)    is used to bring data into the system.

38.

An  (a)    is used to send data out of the system.

39.

Which among the options are combined input/output devices.

a)

Webcam

b)

Touchscreen

c)

External Hard Drive

d)

USB Flash Drive

40.

Standards Organizations establish common guide lines for a particular type of equipment to ensure a “worldwide” (a)   (compatibility)

41.

What organization is this?
"Develops and publishes international standards across various industries, including computing and technology."

(a)  

42.

What organization is this?
"Focuses on international standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies."

(a)  

43.

What organization is this?
"Sets standards for various computer components, signaling protocols, and data representation."

(a)  

44.

What organization is this?

"Sets standards for telecommunications systems, including telephone, telegraph, and data communication systems

(a)  

45.

What organization is this?

"Oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, and systems in the U.S."

(a)  

46.

What organization is this?

"Produces globally applicable standards for information and communications technologies, including fixed, mobile, radio, and internet technologies."

(a)  

47.

What organization is this?

"Develops standards in various sectors, including information technology"

(a)  

48.

What generation used mechanical technology to do calculations

a)

First Generation

b)

Second Generation

c)

Generation Zero

d)

Third Generation

49.

What number system did Generation Zero suggest?

a)

Decimal

b)

Binary

c)

Octal

d)

Hexadecimal

50.

Often considered the first concept of a general-purpose computer, it was designed to perform a wide range of calculations

a)

Leibniz's Stepped Reckoner

b)

Pascaline

c)

Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine

d)

Punch Card System

51.

Recognized as the first computer programmer, they wrote algorithms for the Analytical Engine.

(a)  

52.

This generation used electrical/electronic technology (much faster than mechanical technology)

a)

Generation Zero

b)

Second Generation

c)

Third Generation

d)

First Generation

53.

Was one of the first fully electronic general-purpose computers, designed by John Presper Eckert and John Mauchly. It was used for military calculations during World War II.

a)

Pascaline

b)

ENIAC

c)

Turing Machine

d)

UNIVAC

54.

The first commercially available computer, designed for business and government use.

a)

ENIAC

b)

Turing Machine

c)

UNIVAC

d)

Pascaline

55.

(a)   consume less power than vacuum tubes, are smaller, and work more reliably

56.

This generation had the circuitry in computers became smaller and more reliable.

a)

Second Generation

b)

Generation Zero

c)

First Generation

d)

Fourth Generation

57.

This generation had multiple transistors integrated in a single silicon/germanium chip

a)

Generation Zero

b)

First Generation

c)

Third Generation

d)

Fourth Generation

58.

This generation had more integration, more transistors on a single silicon chip

a)

Second Generation

b)

Fourth Generation

c)

Third Generation

d)

First Generation

59.

VLSI Computers had more than 10,000 components per chip

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Moore's Law states:
The density of transistors in an integrated circuit doubles every ____ months.

a)

17

b)

18

c)

19

d)

20

61.

Rock's Law states that the cost of capital equipment to build semiconductors will double every _____ years

a)

three

b)

four

c)

five

d)

six

62.

This level has users runs programs such as word processors, graphics packages, or games.

a)

Level 6

b)

Level 5

c)

Level 4

d)

Level 3

63.

Consists of languages such as C, C++, FORTRAN, Lisp, Pascal, and Prolog. Programmers write programs at this level.

a)

Level 6

b)

Level 5

c)

Level 2

d)

Level 3

64.

______ translates high-level languages to a language the machine can understand

a)

Interpreters

b)

Translators

c)

Compilers

65.

This level involves a more “machine dependent” language called Assembly.

a)

Level 4

b)

Level 1

c)

Level 2

d)

Level 3

66.

This level deals with operating system instructions (multiprogramming, protecting memory, synchronizing processes, and various other important functions)

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 3

c)

Level 2

d)

Level 4

67.

This level has machine language recognized by the particular architecture of the computer system

a)

Level 0

b)

Level 1

c)

Level 3

d)

Level 2

68.

This level is where a control unit do its job

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

d)

Level 0

69.

This level is where we find the physical components of the computer system: the gates and wires

a)

Level 2

b)

Level 3

c)

Level 0

d)

Level 1

70.

A computer architecture model published by a famous Hungarian mathematician named (a)