Computer System Architecture Quiz

What are the two main internal components of a computer system?

• CPU and main memory

• RAM and main memory

• RAM and GPU

• CPU and GPU

What is the purpose of the arithmetic logic unit in the CPU?

• To store frequently used data

• To send signals to control data movement

• To perform calculations and logical decisions

• To provide fast access to frequently used instructions and data

Which component of the CPU coordinates the CPU's operations?

• Cache

• Arithmetic logic unit

• Registers

• Control unit

Where is the cache typically located in a computer system?

• Inside the keyboard

• Inside the CPU

• Next to the monitor

• Inside the main memory

What is the purpose of the registers in the CPU?

• To store super-fast pieces of on-board memory with specific purposes

• To perform calculations and logical decisions

• To provide fast access to frequently used instructions and data

• To store frequently used data

Which component of the CPU is responsible for carrying out calculations and making logical decisions?

• Arithmetic logic unit

• Registers

• Control unit

• Cache

What is the purpose of the control unit in the CPU?

• To perform calculations and logical decisions

• To send signals to control data movement

• To provide fast access to frequently used instructions and data

• To store super-fast pieces of on-board memory with specific purposes

Which component of the CPU provides fast access to frequently used instructions and data?

• Arithmetic logic unit

• Cache

• Registers

• Control unit

What is the purpose of the main memory in a computer system?

• To perform calculations and logical decisions

• To accept inputs from a keyboard and a mouse

• To store frequently used data

• To provide fast access to frequently used instructions and data

What are the four dedicated registers in the CPU that are important to know about at GCSE level?

• Control Register, Instruction Register, Stack Pointer, Status Register

• Accumulator, Memory Address Register, Program Counter, Memory Data Register

• Data Register, Address Register, Program Counter, Instruction Register

• Index Register, Base Register, Stack Pointer, Program Counter