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WorksheetsKS3 - Year 8 - MKO1 - Understanding Von Neumann Architecture
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Von Neumann architecture?
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Control Unit
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Memory
What is the main function of RAM in a computer system?
To permanently store the operating system
To temporarily store data and instructions currently in use
To process mathematical calculations
To control input and output devices
Which component of the Von Neumann architecture is responsible for carrying out calculations and logical operations?
Memory
Control Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
Input Device
What is the main function of ROM in a computer system?
To store data that is lost when the computer is turned off
To store data and instructions permanently, even when the computer is turned off
To process user input
To display graphics
Which of the following best describes the difference between RAM and ROM?
RAM is permanent, ROM is temporary
RAM is used for storage, ROM is used for processing
RAM is temporary and volatile, ROM is permanent and non-volatile
RAM is only found in laptops, ROM is only found in desktops
In the Von Neumann architecture, what is the purpose of the Control Unit?
To store all data permanently
To manage and coordinate the activities of the computer by fetching and decoding instructions
To perform calculations
To display information to the user
Which of the following statements about RAM is TRUE?
RAM keeps its data even when the computer is switched off
RAM is faster than most other types of storage
RAM is only used for graphics
RAM cannot be changed once written
Which of these is an example of something typically stored in ROM?
A Word document you are editing
The BIOS or firmware of a computer
A video you have downloaded
The contents of your clipboard
What happens to the data stored in RAM when the computer is turned off?
It is saved to the hard drive automatically
It is lost
It is transferred to ROM
It is compressed
Which of the following is a key feature of the Von Neumann architecture?
Separate memory for data and instructions
Use of punch cards for input
Single memory space for both data and instructions
Only works with binary numbers
