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Quiz on Computer Architecture

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a functional unit of a computer?

a)

Input Unit

b)

Output Unit

c)

Control Unit

d)

Programming Unit

2.

Which type of memory is typically used for temporary storage of data that the CPU is actively using?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

Cache

d)

Hard Drive

3.

What is the primary function of the Control Unit?

a)

Performing arithmetic and logical operations

b)

Storing data

c)

Fetching and interpreting instructions

d)

Managing input and output devices

4.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a bus?

a)

It is a single communication pathway

b)

It transmits data one bit at a time

c)

It can be internal or external to the CPU

d)

It is only used for memory access

5.

What does DMA stand for?

a)

Direct Memory Access

b)

Dynamic Memory Allocation

c)

Digital Machine Architecture

d)

Data Manipulation Algorithm

6.

What is the difference between computer architecture and computer organization?

a)

Computer architecture focuses on the physical components, while computer organization focuses on the logical structure.

b)

Computer architecture focuses on the logical structure, while computer organization focuses on the relationship physical components.

c)

They are the same thing.

d)

Computer architecture is a subset of computer organization.

7.

What is the main function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

a)

To store data

b)

To perform arithmetic and logical operations

c)

To control the flow of instructions

d)

To manage input/output devices

8.

Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory?

a)

RAM

b)

Cache

c)

ROM

d)

Registers

9.

What are the main functional units of a computer?

a)

I/O, Memory, CU

b)

Input, Output, Memory, CU, ALU

c)

CU, Input, Output, Storage, Memory

d)

I/O, Memory, Bus, CPU, ALU

10.

These are small, high-speed storage locations within the CPU used to hold data and instructions that the CPU is actively working with. 

a)

Memory cell

b)

RAM

c)

Cache

d)

Register