Computer System Architecture

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What is the primary function of the Control Unit in the CPU?

Moving data between the computer and its external environment
Controlling the operation of the CPU and hence the computer (correct)
Providing internal storage to the CPU
Performing the computer's data processing functions

What is the purpose of the System Interconnection in a computer system?

To provide communication among CPU, main memory, and I/O (correct)
To store data temporarily while it is being processed
To transfer data between computer storage and external environment
To process data between storage and external environment

What is the function of the ALU in the CPU?

Controlling the operation of the CPU and hence the computer
Moving data between the computer and its external environment
Providing internal storage to the CPU
Performing the computer's data processing functions (correct)

What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

Manage data transfer between components (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Main Memory in a computer system?

To store data temporarily while it is being processed (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the I/O component in a computer system?

To move data between the computer and its external environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of registers are used to store temporary results and intermediate data in a CPU?

General purpose registers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a generic connection interface that connects a computer peripheral to a PC motherboard?

Interconnect component (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the System Bus in a computer system?

To provide communication among CPU, main memory, and I/O (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Input/Output (I/O) subsystem in a computer?

Provide a way for the central system to communicate with the outside environment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer that connects all of its components and external peripherals?

Motherboard (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of a CPU that performs arithmetic and logical operations?

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the control function in a computer system?

To control all the functions within and outside the PC (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between data storage and data communication?

Data storage is holding data, while data communication is transmitting data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional view of a system primarily concerned with?

The architectural elements that deliver the system's functionality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the structure and function of a system?

The structure is how the components fit together, while the function is what each part can do (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of data processing in a computer system?

Processing data on the fly, such as in a spreadsheet calculation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a computer's I/O system?

To transmit data between systems (B) Signup and view all the answers