Architecture LST
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Computers
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The clock speed of a CPU is usually measured in......
MHz
GHz
PHz
KHz
Answer explanation
The clock speed of a CPU is typically measured in GHz (gigahertz), which represents billions of cycles per second. While MHz (megahertz) and KHz (kilohertz) are also used, GHz is the standard for modern CPUs.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An example of an embedded system would be...
Smartphone
Laptop
Electric Car
Smart Doorbell
Answer explanation
A smart doorbell is an embedded system as it is designed for a specific function, integrating hardware and software to perform tasks like video recording and notifications. In contrast, smartphones and laptops are general-purpose devices.
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One function of the CONTROL UNIT is that it fetches, .............................. and executes instructions
Answer explanation
The CONTROL UNIT fetches, decodes, and executes instructions. The correct choice is 'decodes' as it completes the sequence of operations performed by the CONTROL UNIT.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
GHz means.....
Millions of FDE cycles per second
Billions of FDE cycles per second
Gigabytes of FDE cycles per second
Thousands of FDE cycles per second
Answer explanation
An embedded system is a specialized computer designed to perform dedicated functions within a larger system, often with real-time computing constraints. It integrates hardware and software to control devices or processes.
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What register holds the instruction that is currently being decoded and executed? DO NOT GIVE YOUR ANSWER AS AN ABBREVIATION!
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Answer explanation
The register that holds the instruction currently being decoded and executed is called the instruction register. It temporarily stores the instruction fetched from memory before it is processed by the CPU.
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The memory data register (MDR) - holds the contents found at the address held in the MAR, or data which is to be transferred to ............................... memory
Answer explanation
The memory data register (MDR) holds data to be transferred to primary memory, which is the main storage area for active data and instructions in a computer system.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It performs arithmetic and logical operations. The ............... is where calculations are done and where decisions are made.
ALU
CU
MDR
AUL
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'ALU' (Arithmetic Logic Unit), as it is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations, making calculations and decisions in a computer's processor.
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