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CPU Performance and Architecture Quiz

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which architecture is easier to pipeline?

a)

CISC

b)

RISC

c)

Both CISC and RISC

d)

Neither CISC nor RISC

2.

Why are high-quality speakers or headphones necessary for video editing?

a)

To enhance video resolution

b)

To ensure sound quality and clarity

c)

To increase editing speed

d)

To reduce file size

3.

What principle does a stack data structure follow?

a)

First In, First Out (FIFO)

b)

Last In, First Out (LIFO)

c)

First In, Last Out (FILO)

d)

Last In, Last Out (LILO)

4.

What operation removes the top element from a stack?

a)

Push Operation

b)

Delete Operation

c)

Pop Operation

d)

Remove Operation

5.

What is character encoding?

a)

The process of converting numbers into characters

b)

The process of converting characters into binary/numeric codes

c)

The process of converting images into text

d)

The process of converting text into images

6.

Why is hexadecimal representation faster and more reliable?

a)

It is used for communication and data entry

b)

It uses more symbols

c)

It is less complex

d)

It is more colorful

7.

Which of the following is a common mistake when converting binary to denary?

a)

Incorrect addition

b)

Using hexadecimal symbols

c)

Forgetting to divide by 2

d)

Incorrect subtraction

8.

What is the purpose of normalized floating-point representation?

a)

Reducing data redundancy

b)

Ensuring unique representation of each value

c)

Supporting complex queries

d)

Using incorrect terminology

9.

What is a potential issue with incorrect spelling or adding spaces in database keys?

a)

It can enhance database security.

b)

It can lead to data retrieval errors.

c)

It can improve data organization.

d)

It can increase database speed.

10.

What is a common pitfall when understanding RAM?

a)

Confusing RAM with cache

b)

Confusing RAM with ROM

c)

Confusing RAM with CPU

d)

Confusing RAM with GPU

11.

What does virtual memory store?

a)

Instructions and data not currently in use

b)

Permanent files and applications

c)

Network configurations

d)

User preferences and settings

12.

What is a key characteristic of circuit switching?

a)

Dedicated hardware resources for each connection

b)

Hardware shared for multiple connections

c)

Data sent in packets along multiple routes

d)

Centralized control of network resources

13.

In a peer-to-peer network, how does each computer act?

a)

Independently, sharing its own resources

b)

Centralized, controlling network resources

c)

As a client, requesting services

d)

As a server, providing services

14.

In which network type is data sent in packets?

a)

Packet Switching

b)

Circuit Switching

c)

Peer-to-Peer

d)

Client-Server

15.

What is the primary function of FIFO in data structures?

a)

Encrypting data

b)

Ensuring first added is first removed

c)

Random data access

d)

Complex data processing

16.

What is a common error when converting hexadecimal to binary?

a)

Incorrect division

b)

Forgetting to multiply by 16

c)

Incorrect grouping of bits

d)

Using decimal symbols

17.

What is the main purpose of a cache memory?

a)

To manage network traffic

b)

To store permanent data

c)

To increase storage capacity

d)

To speed up data access

18.

What is the primary function of LIFO in data structures?

a)

Random data access

b)

Encrypting data

c)

Complex data processing

d)

Ensuring last added is first removed