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What is the relationship between the width of a register in bits and the processor word size?

  • The relationship varies depending on the processor type
  • The register width is always larger than the processor word size
  • They are generally the same (correct)
  • The register width is always smaller than the processor word size

    • Which component of a processor is responsible for transferring data between various registers and the ALU?

  • Control unit
  • Arithmetic unit
  • Internal CPU bus (correct)
  • Memory unit

    • In a binary number, which bit is considered the least significant bit (LSB)?

  • Bit one
  • Bit eight
  • Bit zero (correct)
  • Bit seven

    • What does a byte consist of in terms of the number of bits?

    <p>Eight bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which operation does a processor perform when it decodes an instruction?

    <p>Interpret instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ALU in a processor's internal structure?

    <p>Perform arithmetic and logic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Control Unit in a processor?

    <p>Manage the overall operation of the processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a linker in programming?

    <p>Combines object files into a single file with executable code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component in a processor is responsible for executing actual computations and bit manipulation operations?

    <p>Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of assemblers provides support for control statements and data abstraction services?

    <p>High-end assemblers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Register Set serve as in a processor?

    <p>Source and destination locations for instruction operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an object file in programming?

    <p>Contains machine language instructions to be executed by the computer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a processor, what is the function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

    <p>Execute actual computations and bit manipulation operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which file format may require intermediate processing by the operating system before execution?

    <p>COFF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component provides the fastest data access in a processor?

    <p>Register Set</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In programming, what does object code represent?

    <p>Machine language representation of a program's source code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of circuit is the Control Unit of a modern processor?

    <p>Sequential circuit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high-end assembler provide that distinguishes it from other types of assemblers?

    <p>Enhanced functionality like support for object-oriented programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which number system is favored in programming due to its compactness?

    <p>Hexadecimal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the 1's complement, how is the operation of inverting a binary number represented for a positive value?

    <p>With a string of 0s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the 1's complement operation seldomly used for representing signed binary numbers?

    <p>It results in multiple representations for the same value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of complement operation involves inverting the given binary number and adding 1 to the LSB?

    <p>2's complement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a 2's complement data value, what does the most significant bit (MSB) represent?

    <ul> <li>or - sign</li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of utilizing binary complements in digital computers?

    <p>To simplify logical manipulations and arithmetic operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the representation of 010 in a 5-bit register in 2's complement?

    <p>10010</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many representations does 010 have in 2's complement?

    <p>One</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which number system has a direct relationship with 2's complement representation?

    <p>Binary system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In 2's complement, how is a negative number represented?

    <p>By taking the two's complement of the positive number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the first bit in a binary number using 2's complement?

    <p>It indicates the negativity of the number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand 2's complement representation in computer systems?

    <p>To efficiently handle positive and negative numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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