Computer Architecture and Organization Quiz

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

• Controls the operation of the computer

• Storage of data

• Memory management

• Input and output processing

Which component of a computer is analogous to the brain in the human body?

• Memory (RAM)

• Hard Drive

• Motherboard

• Central Processing Unit (CPU)

What does the term 'computer organization' primarily deal with?

• User interface design

• High-level design issues

• Low-level design issues

• Software applications

Which of the following is NOT a functional component of a computer?

• Output unit

• Input unit

• Control unit

• Network interface

What is the purpose of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a computer?

• Controls the CPU

• Performs data processing functions

• Manages input and output

• Stores data

In the context of computer architecture, what does ISA stand for?

• Internal System Architecture

• Instruction Set Architecture

• Integrated Software Application

• Input Storage Array

Which of the following best describes Moore's Law?

• The number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years

• The performance of software will improve every year

• The speed of computers will double every year

• The cost of computers will decrease by half every year

What is the primary role of the operating system in a computer system?

• To manage hardware resources

• To provide application software

• To perform data processing

• To store user data

Which architecture is characterized by a single memory for both instructions and data?

• Harvard architecture

• CISC architecture

• RISC architecture

• Von Neumann architecture

What is the significance of pipelining in high-performance processors?

• It reduces the number of transistors

• It allows multiple instructions to be processed simultaneously

• It increases the size of the memory

• It simplifies the instruction set