Basic Features of PC Hardware
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What is the purpose of the parity bit in a byte?

  • To make the number of bits odd (correct)
  • To store data
  • To check for memory errors
  • To improve processor speed
  • What is the fundamental unit of computer storage?

  • Register
  • Byte (correct)
  • Paragraph
  • Doubleword
  • In the Hexadecimal Number System, what range do the digits include?

  • 0 to 9
  • 1 to 10
  • 0 to 15 (correct)
  • -8 to 8
  • What is the purpose of using registers in a processor?

    <p>To store data elements for processing without having to access memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the use of registers contribute to speeding up processor operations?

    <p>By eliminating the need to access memory for data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category do the general registers belong to in IA-32 architecture?

    <p>General registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main use of hexadecimal numbers in computing?

    <p>Abbreviating lengthy binary representations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you convert a binary number to its hexadecimal equivalent?

    <p>Divide it into groups of 4 consecutive bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process controls the execution of instructions in a computer processor?

    <p>Fetch-decode-execute cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of dividing each byte in half in the hexadecimal number system?

    <p>To represent binary data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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