Computer System Components Quiz

What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a computer system?

• To store data permanently

• To perform mathematical operations

• To coordinate the movement of data and sequencing of instructions

• To hold a copy of the instruction being executed

What does the Current Instruction Register do?

• Holds a copy of the instruction being executed

• Coordinates the movement of data

• Stores data permanently

• Performs logical operations

What is Main Memory also known as?

• External Memory

• Immediate Access Store

• Secondary Storage

• Cache Memory

Which type of memory is made up of random access memory?

• ROM

• Main Memory

• Cache Memory

• Secondary Storage

What forms part of the CPU and consists of RAM, ROM, and cache memory?

• External Memory

• Internal Memory

• Secondary Storage

• Control Unit

What does RAM stand for?

• Read Access Memory

• Random Access Memory

• Rapid Access Memory

• Real-time Access Memory

Which memory holds the boot-up sequence/BIOS?

• RAM

• ROM

• Cache Memory

• Main Memory

Which type of memory stores copies of the most frequently accessed memory locations?

• RAM

• Cache

• ROM

• Hard Drive

What does the processor search first before searching the main memory?

• Hard Drive

• RAM

• Cache Memory

• ROM

What is the function of the Address Bus in a computer system?

• Transfers data between processor components

• Carries signals within the CPU

• Carries the location in memory to be accessed

• Stores frequently accessed data