Computer Architecture and Operating Systems Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does CISC stand for?

Controlled Instruction Set Calculators

Complete Instruction Set Computers (correct)

Complex Instruction Set Calculators (correct)

Compact Instruction Set Computers

Which memory type is considered the fastest?

Cache memory (correct)

Hard disk

Solid State Drive

Main memory

How many memory locations can a processor with an 8 bits address bus identify?

128

256 (correct)

512

Which of the following is not a function of an Operating System?

Compiler Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a Commercially licensed Operating System?

Windows Signup and view all the answers

An example of a single task operating system is?

MS-DOS Signup and view all the answers

Which file management system is used by Linux?

ext2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following operating systems supports mobile devices?

Android Signup and view all the answers

What type of software is primarily responsible for managing computer hardware and software resources?

System software Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system is most commonly used in mobile devices?

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Which of the following is an interface between a user and the computer?

Operating system Signup and view all the answers

Which version of Windows introduced features like the Start button and Taskbar?

Windows 95 Signup and view all the answers

In which Windows version did the Shift + Delete command permanently delete files?

Windows 7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the default folder for saving files in many Windows applications?

My Document Signup and view all the answers

Which software tool translates programming code into machine code?

Compiler Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of system software?

To manage hardware and software resources Signup and view all the answers

What type of tubes were used in the first generation computers?

Vacuum tubes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as volatile memory?

RAM Signup and view all the answers

Which device is correctly identified as an output device?

Monitor Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an input device?

Mouse Signup and view all the answers

Which output device is specifically used for printing building plans?

Plotter Signup and view all the answers

What type of booting is used when a system is restarted?

Warm booting Signup and view all the answers

What does the expansion of ALU stand for?

Arithmetic and Logic Unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of these defines the expansion of RAM?

Random Access Memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic unit of data in a computer referred to as, represented by binary digits?

Bit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly identifies the range of decimal numbers represented by ASCII values for uppercase letters?

65 to 90 Signup and view all the answers

What does LSB stand for in binary representation?

Least Significant Bit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents the output of a NOT gate when the input is 0?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of A + A in Boolean algebra?

A Signup and view all the answers

Which gate is known as the logical inverter?

NOT gate Signup and view all the answers

What is the decimal equivalent of 1 Kilobyte?

1024 bytes Signup and view all the answers

NAND gates are categorized under which type of gates?

Universal Gate Signup and view all the answers

What is a program written in high level language called?

Source code Signup and view all the answers

In C++, which operator is the extraction operator?

<blockquote> <blockquote> </blockquote> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

Given 'int num[ ] = {10, 20, 30, 4};', what is the size of the array?

4 Signup and view all the answers

How much memory space is allocated for 'float price;'?

4 bytes Signup and view all the answers

What does a character array represent?

String Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to declare a character array with values {'5','+','A','B'}?

char str[]={'5','+','A','B'}; Signup and view all the answers

What type of data structure is an array in C++?

Derived Signup and view all the answers

Which structure declaration is correct in C++?

struct employee { int empno; char ename; }; Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Computer Architecture and Memory

CISC stands for Complex Instruction Set Computers.
Fastest memory type is Cache memory, which is quicker than main memory or hard disks.
A processor with an 8-bit address bus can identify 256 memory locations (2^8).
RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer) architecture does not include Pentium IV.

Operating Systems

Operating Systems (OS) are system software that manage computer hardware and software resources.
File Management encompasses files, folders, and directory systems.
OS provides interactive capabilities, including Graphics User Interface (GUI) and data distribution.
Single task operating system example is MS-DOS.
Linux uses the ext2 file management system.

Software Types

Application software is designed for end-users (e.g., MS Word, VLC Player).
System software, like operating systems, serves as an interface between users and computers.
A compiler is part of application software.

Windows Operating System

Windows NT is a version designed like a server for network operations.
The default folder for saving files in Windows applications is "Documents."
Shift + Delete command permanently deletes files in Windows 7 and MS-DOS.
Windows XP was introduced in 2001.

Computer Generations and Basic Concepts

First-generation computers utilized vacuum tubes.
Volatile memory is exemplified by RAM; non-volatile includes ROM.
Output devices include monitors and printers; input devices include keyboards and mice.
1 Kilobyte equals 1024 bytes.

Boolean Algebra

Boolean algebra operates on one or more signals through basic electronic circuits known as gates.
The NOT gate serves as a logical inverter, reflecting the essence of Boolean logic.
True is represented by the value 1 and False by 0 in logical constants.

Programming Basics

High-level language programs are referred to as source code and can also be compiled into object or executable code.
Arrays in C++ are derived data types, and the syntax defining them can reference their size.
Characters in arrays are stored as strings and can be initialized with various formats.

Data Structures

Examples of structures in C++ include defining data types like integers and characters.
Memory allocation for data types varies, such as 4 bytes for integers or typically 1 byte for characters.
C++ syntax for character arrays can utilize both array and single-character initialization forms.

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Test your knowledge on computer architecture, operating systems, and software types. This quiz covers fundamental concepts like CISC vs. RISC, memory types, and the functionalities of operating systems. Challenge yourself with questions on application and system software.