Computer Science Concepts Terminology Quiz

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What is the function of the control unit in a CPU?

Fetch and decode instructions (correct)

Perform arithmetic operations

Handle data transfer on the data bus

Manage cache memory

Which component acts as a temporary storage device in a computer system?

Buffer (correct)

Channel

ALU

Cache memory

What does BIOS stand for in computing?

Buffer Input/Output System

Basic Input/Output System (correct)

Basic Instructional Operating System

Binary Input/Output Storage

What does the term 'Baud rate' refer to in computing?

Bits per second transfer rate Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory offers faster access to frequently used data by connecting processors with memory?

Cache memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Multiplexer in computing?

To switch several input sources one at a time to an output Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the characteristic of a Hierarchical database?

Contains a hierarchy of indexes/keys to records Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication mode is Half-duplex communication?

A one-way communication mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Handshaking in communications?

To start and stop data transfer protocols Signup and view all the answers

What does the term LIFO stand for in computing?

Last In, First Out Signup and view all the answers

Computer Science Concepts Terminology Quiz

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What is the function of the control unit in a CPU?

Which component acts as a temporary storage device in a computer system?

What does BIOS stand for in computing?

What does the term 'Baud rate' refer to in computing?

Which type of memory offers faster access to frequently used data by connecting processors with memory?

What is the purpose of a Multiplexer in computing?

Which term best describes the characteristic of a Hierarchical database?

What type of communication mode is Half-duplex communication?

What is the main purpose of Handshaking in communications?

What does the term LIFO stand for in computing?

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