Computer Architecture Quiz

What is the function of the input unit in computer architecture?

• To perform arithmetic and logical processes on the supplied data

• To deliver the computer processes results to the user

• To store information and instructions during program execution

• To provide external data sources to the computer system

Which of the following is an example of an output device in computer architecture?

• Random access memory

• Hard disk drive

• Keyboard

• Speakers

Which of these are part of the primary storage unit in computer architecture?

• Solid-state drive (SSD)

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

• Read-only memory (ROM)

• Random access memory (RAM)

Which component of the computer architecture is responsible for executing arithmetic and logical operations?

• Control unit

• Input unit

• Arithmetic logic unit (ALU)

• Registers

What is the purpose of the control unit in computer architecture?

• To arrange data and instruction processing

• To provide external data sources to the computer system

• To store information and instructions during program execution

• To deliver the computer processes results to the user

Which type of memory contains pre-installed instructions and cannot be modified?

• Hard disk drive (HDD)

• Read-only memory (ROM)

• Random access memory (RAM)

• Solid-state drive (SSD)

What is the purpose of the bootloader in computer architecture?

• To deliver the computer processes results to the user

• To retrieve the operating system and load it into memory

• To store information and instructions during program execution

• To execute assembly language instructions

What is the role of the operating system in computer architecture?

• To deliver the computer processes results to the user

• To manage memory usage and regulate devices

• To provide external data sources to the computer system

• To execute arithmetic and logical operations

What is the function of buses in computer architecture?

• To enable the flow of electrical impulses between components

• To store information and instructions during program execution

• To execute assembly language instructions

• To deliver the computer processes results to the user

What are interrupts in computer architecture?

• Methods for redirecting the processor to handle an occurrence

• High-speed circuits that perform arithmetic and logical processes

• Temporary memory devices used by the CPU

• Collections of signal lines with a linked purpose