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Computer Architecture Year 7 EOU Test

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the BIOS stand for?

a)

Basic Input Output System

b)

Binary Internal Output System

c)

Basic Integrated Output System

d)

Binary Integrated Output System

2.

What type of memory is the BIOS stored in?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

HDD

3.

Which factor does NOT affect the CPU’s processing power?

a)

Clock Speed

b)

Number of Cores

c)

Cache Size

d)

Screen Resolution

4.

The Control Unit (CU) is responsible for which function?

a)

Executing programme instructions

b)

Performing arithmetic operations

c)

Storing data

d)

Providing network connectivity

5.

The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) performs which operation?

a)

Logical operations only

b)

Arithmetic and logic operations

c)

Data storage

d)

Power management

6.

Which level of cache has the highest speed?

a)

Level 1

b)

Level 2

c)

Level 3

d)

Main Memory

7.

What is the primary characteristic of volatile memory?

a)

Data is retained without power

b)

Data is lost when power is off

c)

Data is stored permanently

d)

Data is encrypted

8.

What is an example of a non-volatile memory?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

L1 Cache

9.

What is the main purpose of secondary storage?

a)

To execute programme instructions

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To enhance CPU speed

d)

To manage network operations

10.

Which of these is NOT an example of an embedded system?

a)

Washing machine

b)

Digital watch

c)

Gaming PC

d)

Traffic lights

11.

Which type of computer system is most likely used for weather modelling?

a)

Personal computer

b)

Supercomputer

c)

Embedded system

d)

Smartphone

12.

Who is known as the father of computing?

a)

Alan Turing

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

William Ferrel

d)

John Von Neumann

13.

What is the main advantage of magnetic storage over flash memory?

a)

Faster access speed

b)

Higher durability

c)

Cost per gigabyte

d)

Portability

14.

Which optical storage medium has the largest capacity?

a)

CD

b)

DVD

c)

Blu-ray

d)

HDD

15.

What is a disadvantage of flash memory storage devices?

a)

Limited compatibility with modern computers

b)

High risk of physical damage

c)

High cost for large capacities

d)

Large physical size

16.

The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle is associated with which component?

a)

ROM

b)

ALU

c)

CPU

d)

Cache

17.

What type of computer typically has the lowest processing speed?

a)

Personal computer

b)

Embedded system

c)

Supercomputer

d)

Mainframe

18.

What is the primary function of a computer?

a)

Play games

b)

Carry out instructions

c)

Send emails

d)

Control traffic lights

19.

Who is known as the father of computing?

a)

Alan Turing

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

William Ferrel

d)

Steve Jobs

20.

What was Charles Babbage’s Difference Engine designed to do?

a)

Predict tides

b)

Perform astronomical calculations

c)

Act as an automated mechanical calculator

d)

Control air traffic

21.

What type of computer uses continuously changing physical quantities?

a)

Digital Computer

b)

Analogue Computer

c)

Supercomputer

d)

Mainframe

22.

Which of the following is an example of an analogue computer?

a)

Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine

b)

Antikythera Mechanism

c)

Modern smartphones

d)

Digital watches

23.

Which is NOT a type of computer system?

a)

Supercomputers

b)

Embedded Computers

c)

Personal Computers

d)

Optical Computers

24.

Supercomputers are primarily used for:

a)

Gaming

b)

Research simulations

c)

Word processing

d)

Embedded tasks

25.

What distinguishes embedded systems from other computers?

a)

They have multiple cores

b)

They are designed for specific tasks

c)

They are programmable for general purposes

d)

They use analogue signals

26.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an embedded system?

a)

Microwave oven

b)

Digital watch

c)

Desktop computer

d)

Traffic light controller

27.

Personal computers are typically used for:

a)

Managing traffic lights

b)

Complex simulations

c)

Writing reports

d)

Controlling car engines

28.

Which device is used to input data into a computer?

a)

Monitor

b)

Keyboard

c)

Printer

d)

Speaker

29.

What is the function of the processor in a computer system?

a)

Store data

b)

Display information

c)

Process instructions

d)

Transmit data

30.

What type of memory is used to store data temporarily and is volatile?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Flash Drive

31.

Which of these is an example of secondary storage?

a)

CPU Cache

b)

RAM

c)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

d)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

32.

What is the main disadvantage of magnetic storage devices like HDDs?

a)

Limited storage capacity

b)

Easily damaged by knocks and heat

c)

High cost per GB

d)

Cannot be used with modern computers

33.

The processing power of a CPU depends on all EXCEPT:

a)

Clock speed

b)

Number of cores

c)

Cache size

d)

Monitor resolution

34.

What is the role of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?

a)

Perform calculations

b)

Store data

c)

Execute programme instructions

d)

Manage power supply

35.

Which component in the CPU carries out logic operations?

a)

CU

b)

ALU

c)

Cache

d)

RAM

36.

Level 1 Cache in the CPU is:

a)

The fastest with the lowest memory

b)

The slowest with the highest memory

c)

Used for long-term storage

d)

Found in secondary storage

37.

The Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle is a process carried out by:

a)

The hard drive

b)

The CPU

c)

The operating system

d)

The input devices

38.

What is the primary purpose of RAM in a computer?

a)

To store long-term data

b)

To temporarily hold data being used by the CPU

c)

To display output

d)

To process instructions

39.

What type of memory retains its data even when the computer is turned off?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Cache

d)

CPU

40.

Which storage device has the highest capacity?

a)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

b)

USB Flash Drive

c)

Floppy Disk

d)

CD-ROM

41.

What is a disadvantage of magnetic storage devices like HDDs?

a)

High cost per GB

b)

Limited compatibility with modern computers

c)

Easily damaged by knocks and heat

d)

Low storage capacity

42.

Which type of storage is fastest for data access?

a)

HDD

b)

RAM

c)

Cache

d)

DVD

43.

Who is known as the father of computing?

a)

Alan Turing

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Ada Lovelace

d)

Steve Jobs

44.

What was the Antikythera Mechanism used for?

a)

Predicting tides

b)

Predicting astronomical positions and eclipses

c)

Calculating tax

d)

Programming instructions

45.

What is an example of an early analogue computer?

a)

Slide rule

b)

Desktop PC

c)

Supercomputer

d)

Smartphone

46.

What principle did Alan Turing prove about computers?

a)

They can only carry out arithmetic calculations

b)

They can execute any set of instructions stored as a programme

c)

They must be mechanical

d)

They cannot handle logic operations

47.

What was Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine designed to do?

a)

Perform specific calculations

b)

Serve as a general-purpose computer

c)

Store long-term data

d)

Control embedded systems

48.

What is the primary function of the CPU?

a)

To store data

b)

To process data and instructions

c)

To display output

d)

To manage power supply

49.

What does the clock speed of a CPU measure?

a)

The amount of memory

b)

The number of instructions per second

c)

The amount of storage

d)

The speed of data transmission

50.

What does the Control Unit (CU) do?

a)

Performs calculations

b)

Manages the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle

c)

Stores data

d)

Outputs data

51.

Which part of the CPU performs logic operations?

a)

Cache

b)

Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)

c)

Control Unit (CU)

d)

RAM

52.

What is Level 3 Cache in the CPU known for?

a)

Being the fastest

b)

Storing large amounts of data

c)

Replacing RAM

d)

Controlling logic operations

53.

Where is the BIOS stored?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Hard Drive

d)

CPU

54.

What does the BIOS do during startup?

a)

Executes the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle

b)

Performs initial hardware checks and loads the operating system

c)

Manages secondary storage

d)

Processes instructions

55.

What does the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle describe?

a)

How a computer accesses storage

b)

How a CPU processes instructions

c)

How data flows between input and output devices

d)

How the BIOS initializes hardware

56.

In the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle, what happens during the "Decode" step?

a)

Instructions are retrieved from memory

b)

Instructions are interpreted

c)

Data is output to the user

d)

Results are stored in memory

57.

Which of the following is the correct sequence for the FDE cycle?

a)

Decode → Fetch → Execute

b)

Fetch → Decode → Execute

c)

Execute → Fetch → Decode

d)

Fetch → Execute → Decode

58.

Which of these is an input device?

a)

Printer

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

Speaker

59.

Which of these is an output device?

a)

Scanner

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Webcam

60.

What is the primary function of input devices?

a)

Store data

b)

Process data

c)

Enter data into the computer

d)

Display results to the user

61.

Which device is both an input and output device?

a)

Touchscreen

b)

Printer

c)

Microphone

d)

Keyboard

62.

What hardware device is used to capture images or video?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Webcam

c)

Monitor

d)

Speaker

63.

What are embedded systems designed for?

a)

General-purpose computing

b)

Specific tasks within devices

c)

High-speed calculations

d)

Multi-tasking applications

64.

Which of these is NOT an example of an embedded system?

a)

Microwave oven

b)

Traffic light controller

c)

Laptop

d)

Digital watch

65.

Why are embedded systems efficient?

a)

They have large memory

b)

They are designed for specific tasks

c)

They use analogue computing

d)

They operate as supercomputers

66.

What type of devices commonly use embedded systems?

a)

Smartphones

b)

Traffic lights

c)

Gaming consoles

d)

Supercomputers

67.

Which of these is a characteristic of embedded systems?

a)

Large storage capacity

b)

High processing power

c)

Limited to a single task or a few tasks

d)

Programmable for general purposes

68.

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer system?

a)

To manage network operations

b)

To execute program instructions

c)

To connect and allow communication between various components

d)

To store data permanently

69.

Which component is responsible for rendering graphics in a computer?

a)

HDD

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

GPU

70.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

To store data temporarily

b)

To control peripheral devices

c)

To manage hardware and software resources

d)

To perform arithmetic operations

71.

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer system?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

72.

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

a)

Store data

b)

Manage memory

c)

Control input/output operations

d)

Perform calculations

73.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

Flash Drive

d)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

74.

Which component of a computer is responsible for executing instructions?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Hard Drive

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

75.

What is the primary function of a computer's RAM?

a)

Store data permanently

b)

Connect to the internet

c)

Process graphics

d)

Store data temporarily

76.

Which of the following is an example of input device?

a)

Printer

b)

Mouse

c)

Monitor

d)

Speaker

77.

Which type of memory is used for temporary storage while a program is running?

a)

HDD

b)

SSD

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

78.

What is the primary function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?

a)

Store data

b)

Perform arithmetic operations

c)

Manage memory

d)

Direct operations of the processor

79.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

RAM

c)

Flash Drive

d)

CD-ROM

80.

What is the role of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) in a computer?

a)

To store data permanently

b)

To control input and output devices

c)

To manage memory

d)

To perform arithmetic and logic operations

81.

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer system?

a)

Graphics Card

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

d)

RAM

82.

What is the main purpose of a computer's operating system?

a)

To provide a user interface

b)

To execute arithmetic operations

c)

To connect to the internet

d)

To store data permanently

83.

What is the primary role of the motherboard in a computer system?

a)

Provide power to the system

b)

Store data

c)

Display graphics

d)

Connect and communicate between components

84.

Which component is responsible for rendering images and video on a computer?

a)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b)

Network Interface Card (NIC)

c)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

d)

Sound Card

85.

What is the main function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer?

a)

Store data permanently

b)

Execute program instructions

c)

Provide temporary storage for active processes

d)

Manage network connections

86.

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

a)

Store data

b)

Perform arithmetic and logic operations

c)

Manage input/output operations

d)

Control data flow

87.

Which of the following is a characteristic of solid-state drives (SSDs)?

a)

High power consumption

b)

Faster data access speeds compared to HDDs

c)

Low durability

d)

Moving mechanical parts

88.

What is the role of the motherboard in a computer system?

a)

Display graphical output

b)

Store data permanently

c)

Connect and allow communication between various components

d)

Provide power to the CPU

89.

Which of the following is a characteristic of an embedded system?

a)

General-purpose computing

b)

Designed for specific tasks

c)

High power consumption

d)

Large physical size

90.

What is the primary role of the ALU in a computer system?

a)

Control input/output devices

b)

Store data

c)

Manage network connections

d)

Perform arithmetic and logic operations

91.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

a)

Hard disk

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

Flash memory

92.

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory?

a)

Flash Memory

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

93.

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

a)

Store data

b)

Perform arithmetic and logic operations

c)

Control data flow

d)

Manage memory

94.

Which of these devices is considered an input device?

a)

Speaker

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Monitor

95.

Which of the following is NOT a function of an operating system?

a)

Managing files and directories

b)

Compiling code

c)

Providing a user interface

d)

Managing hardware resources

96.

Which type of computer is specifically designed for complex calculations and data processing?

a)

Supercomputer

b)

Personal computer

c)

Tablet

d)

Embedded system

97.

What is the primary function of the Control Unit (CU) in a CPU?

a)

Manage power supply

b)

Store data permanently

c)

Perform arithmetic operations

d)

Direct the operation of the processor

98.

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Motherboard

d)

Hard Drive

99.

What is the role of the Control Unit in the CPU?

a)

To enhance graphics performance

b)

To store data permanently

c)

To perform arithmetic operations

d)

To manage the execution of instructions

100.

Which of the following is a volatile type of memory?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

RAM

d)

ROM

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