Computer Organization and Architecture Quiz
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What type of architecture is characterized by a separate bus for instructions and data?

  • RISC
  • Harvard (correct)
  • Von Neumann
  • CISC

    • What is the primary function of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)?

  • Executing instructions
  • Managing memory hierarchy
  • Performing arithmetic operations (correct)
  • Controlling input/output operations

    • What is the purpose of the cache memory?

  • To improve CPU processing speed
  • To reduce memory access time (correct)
  • To provide virtual memory
  • To increase storage capacity

    • What is the primary function of the Instruction Register (IR)?

    <p>Decoding instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a processor that uses a single bus to transmit both instructions and data?

    <p>Von Neumann architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the state diagram in sequential circuit design?

    <p>To analyze the behavior of a circuit over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of Memory Mapped I/O?

    <p>It provides a unified interface for I/O devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the DMA controller?

    <p>To manage the flow of data between devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of RISC architecture?

    <p>It uses a small set of simple and highly optimized instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the microinstruction sequencing and execution?

    <p>To execute instructions on the CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

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