Computer Architecture Quiz

Which of the following is a component of the arithmetic logic unit (ALU)?

• Program Counter (PC)

• Memory Address Register (MAR)

• Accumulator (ACC)

• Control Unit

What does the Memory Data Register (MDR) do?

• Stores the address of the next instruction

• Holds the current instruction being executed

• Holds the data being transferred to or from memory

• Controls the operation of the CPU

Which of the following buses is responsible for carrying data?

• Data bus

• Address bus

• Control bus

• Instruction bus

How does the structure and function of the processor relate to assembly language programs?

• Assembly language programs are written to directly control the processor's components.

• Assembly language programs are used to design the processor's hardware.

• Assembly language programs are used to compile high-level languages.

• Assembly language programs are used to manage the operating system.

Which of the following is considered an input device in a computer system?

• Monitor

• Keyboard

• RAM

• CPU

What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) in a computer?

• To store data

• To process instructions

• To output data

• To input data

Which component is responsible for storing data temporarily while the computer is running?

• CPU

• Input devices

• Output devices

• Main Memory (RAM)

Which of the following is an example of an output device?

• Mouse

• Keyboard

• Monitor

• RAM

What is the function of the Program Counter in the CPU?

• To store the result of arithmetic operations

• To hold the address of the next instruction to be executed

• To decode instructions

• To store data temporarily

Which register holds the address of the memory location to be accessed?

• Accumulator

• Memory Data Register

• Memory Address Register

• Current Instruction Register