24 Questions
What module does the ALU belong to in a computer?
Data Path
What is the primary function of the Linker in the compilation process?
Combines partial programs and libraries into a single executable
Which stage is responsible for retrieving the instruction from memory in the instruction cycle?
Fetch
What is the term for the amount of time it takes for a computer to execute a benchmark?
CPU time
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the compilation process?
Program Execution
What is the term for the process of constructing a symbol table and abstract syntax tree in the compilation process?
Syntax Analysis
What is the primary function of the component that acts as an interface between the processor and the outside world?
To connect the processor to the outside world, including long-term storage and user interfaces
Which component stores a large number of pieces of information, including program data and instructions?
Memory
What is the role of the component that carries data between the ALU, registers, memory, and peripherals?
To act as a data highway between components
Which component contains the ALU and registers, and the interconnection between them?
CPU
What is the function of the component that stores a small number of pieces of information, commonly the temporary results of calculations?
To hold temporary results of calculations
What is the component that operates on one or more numerical values to perform calculations and operations on data?
ALU
What is the primary function of the Syntax Analyzer in the compilation process?
To construct a symbol table and abstract syntax tree
Which of the following components is responsible for storing data temporarily during the execution of a program?
Registers
What is the primary function of the Backend in the compilation process?
To generate the final executable machine code
What is the term for the number of instructions that a computer can execute in a given time?
Instruction count
Which of the following components is responsible for controlling the flow of data between different components of a computer?
Control Unit
What is the primary function of the Middle Stage in the compilation process?
To optimize the program for better performance
What is the primary function of the ALU?
Operates on one or more numerical values to perform calculations and operations on data
What is the main component of the CPU that interfaces with the outside world?
IO or Peripherals
What component stores a large number of pieces of information, including program data and instructions?
Memory
What is responsible for carrying data between the ALU, registers, memory, and peripherals?
Interconnection between them
What component stores a small number of pieces of information, commonly the temporary results of calculations?
Registers
What part of the CPU coordinates the flow of information around the processor?
Control Unit
Test your knowledge of computer architecture by identifying the correct definition of various processor components, including the ALU, registers, and peripherals. Learn about the functions of each component and how they interact with each other.
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