1.1 GCSE Systems Architecture
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Computers
9th - 10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the CPU’s purpose?
To carry out program instructions
To store data
To compile program code
To output data to the user
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the main characteristics of a Von Neumann CPU?
External storage, programs and data in shared memory
Heat management through heatsinks and fans
Communicating with input and output devices
External and internal cache
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between Harvard and Von Neumann?
Harvard has separate stores for data and memory, VN does not
Processing capacity; VN is faster
VN has separate stores for data and memory, Harvard does not
Processing capacity; Harvard is faster
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the MAR do?
Stores the data retrieved from memory
Stores the address of the memory location to access
Stores the address of the next instruction
Stores the results of arthimetic and logical operations
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the MDR do?
Stores the data retrieved from memory
Stores the address of the memory location to access
Stores the address of the next instruction
Stores the results of arthimetic and logical operations
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Program Counter do?
Stores the data retrieved from memory
Stores the address of the memory location to access
Stores the address of the next instruction
Stores the results of arthimetic and logical operations
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Accumulator do?
Stores the data retrieved from memory
Stores the address of the memory location to access
Stores the address of the next instruction
Stores the results of arthimetic and logical operations
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