12 Questions
What does the ALU stand for in the context of a computer?
Arithmetic and Logic Unit
Which component of the computer stores data?
Main Memory
What is the function of the Control Unit in a computer?
Controls the operation of the CPU and hence the computer
What does the System Interconnection provide for in a computer?
Communication among control unit, ALU, and registers
What is the hierarchical nature of complex systems essential for?
Design and description
What is the function concerned with the way in which components relate to each other?
Structure
Which function involves receiving data from or delivering data to a directly connected device?
Data movement
What is the function that manages the computer’s resources and orchestrates the performance of its functional parts?
Control
What does the Memory Buffer Register (MBR) contain?
A word to be stored in memory or sent to the I/O unit
What does the Instruction Register (IR) contain?
The 8-bit opcode instruction being executed
What is the main function of the Program Counter (PC)?
Contains the address of the next instruction pair to be fetched from memory
What is the purpose of the Accumulator (AC)?
Employs temporarily hold operands and results of ALU operations
Test your knowledge of the basic concepts and the evolution of computers as discussed in Chapter 1. This quiz covers topics such as the hierarchical system, interrelated subsystems, structure, and function.
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