Computer Science Basics Quiz

Which type of memory is volatile?

• ROM

• SSD

• RAM

• Flash

What does the ALU do?

• Stores data

• Controls input/output

• Performs arithmetic and logic operations

• Manages memory

Which of the following is NOT part of the von Neumann architecture?

• Control Unit

• ALU

• GPU

• Registers

Which register holds the address of the next instruction?

• MAR

• MDR

• PC

• ACC

What is the purpose of cache memory?

• Store permanent files

• Store frequently accessed data

• Perform calculations

• Store graphics

Which of these is an input device?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Microphone

• Speaker

What type of software is an operating system?

• Application software

• Utility software

• System software

• Firmware

What is open-source software?

• Free and proprietary

• Source code is available to modify

• Sold commercially

• Only used by organizations

Which of these is a secondary storage device?

• RAM

• ROM

• HDD

• Cache

Which number system is base 2?

• Decimal

• Binary

• Hexadecimal

• Octal