Computer Architecture Quiz

Which of the following is a component of a CPU?

• Arithmetic and logic unit

• Control Unit

• Cache memory

• All of the above

Early computers were not able to function without human intervention. Why?

• The early computers did not have a memory unit.

• The early computers were very big.

• The early computers had frequent power failures.

What are the main components of a computer in von Neumann architecture?

• Processor and input-output devices

• Processor, Memory unit and input-output devices

• CPU, monitor, keyboard and mouse

What is the function of bus?

• Connects the components of a computer

• Transmits data, address and control signals between the components of computer

• Both A and B

Which of the following is a bi-directional bus?

• Address bus

• Control bus

• Data bus

What is the function of a control bus?

• Allows the processor to control memory and peripheral devices.

• Controls the amount of data to be stored in memory.

• Allows user to send control signals to the processor.

• Controls the amount of data transmitted between the processor, memory and input-output devices

Complete the sentence: An address bus transmits the address between ………………….. and …………………..

• Memory, peripheral devices

• Processor, peripheral devices

• Processor, memory

What is a register?

• High-speed data storage areas in the computer.

• High-speed data storage area that stores a bit in a computer.

• A storage area that is allocated to store the address of data.

What type of signal(s) is transmitted between the processor and input-output devices?

• Control signals

• Data signals

• Address signals

• Control and data signals

• Data, control and address signals

What is the function of Memory Address register (MAR)?

• Stores the data for read/write operations.

• Stores the address of the data for read/write operations.

• Stores the sum of two bits when they are added.