Computer Organization Basics Quiz

Computer Hardware and Software

• Computer programs that control the computer and make it function are referred to as software.

Algorithm

• An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure that is guaranteed to finish, has definiteness, effective computability, and finiteness.

Instruction Set

• A set of instructions that the computer obeys is referred to as a program.

Computer Hardware

• The physical components of a computer are referred to as hardware.

Visible Computer Components

• The parts of the computer that you can see, feel, and hear are referred to as hardware.

Programs

• Programs can be extremely long and complex sets of instructions.

CPU Function

• The function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) is to perform calculations.

Machine Cycle

• The control unit of the CPU is responsible for performing the machine cycle.

Control Unit Function

• The control unit of the CPU fetches instructions from memory.

Program Counter (PC) Register

• The program counter (PC) register in the control unit keeps track of the current instruction being executed.

Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU)

• The arithmetic and logic unit (ALU) is contained in the execution unit of the CPU.

Processor Speed

• Processor speed is measured in hertz (Hz).

CPU Role

• The CPU is considered the brain of the computer, performing all calculations.

CPU Speed

• CPU speed refers to the rate at which a CPU can execute instructions.

Execution Unit

• The execution unit of the CPU executes programs by fetching, examining, and executing instructions.

Test your knowledge of basic concepts in computer organization, including hardware and software components. Learn about the physical and programmatic aspects of computer systems.