Micro Arch - Basic Computer & Terms

A nibble is two small bytes.

• True

• False

What is a word?

• The smallest number of bits a register can hold.

• The smallest number of bits a CPU can hold.

• The largest number of bits a register can hold.

• The largest number of bits a CPU can hold.

How many number of bits make a byte?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 16

What is an operator?

• The function to be performed.

• The function to be saved.

• The data the function is performed on.

• The data that is saved.

What is an operand?

• The function to be performed.

• The function to be saved.

• The data the function is performed on.

• The data that is saved.

What is the function of RAM in a microcomputer system?

• To permanently store data.

• To temporarily store data.

• To speed the system up.

• To improve performance.

What is the function of the Control Unit?

• Decode instructions, and provide timing and control signals.

• Execute instructions and keep the clock.

• Read instructions in memory.

• Save calculations to memory.

Which Three components can be found in the CPU?

• CU, RAM, ALU

• Registers, ALU, RAM

• COD, Registers, ALU

• ALU, CU, Registers

What is the consists of an operator and an operand?

• A command

• A logic operation

• An instruction

• A register

What device can be erased by an ultraviolet light?

• EPROM

• EEPROM

• Flash RAM

• ROM