Digital Computer Organization and Architecture Quiz
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What is the primary function of a computer?

  • To store data and instructions
  • To control all functions inside the computer
  • To give results as production
  • To perform arithmetic operations at high speed (correct)

    • What does the term 'computer organization' refer to?

  • The process of accepting and processing user instructions
  • The storage and retrieval of data
  • The control of all functions inside the computer
  • The arrangement of computer components to perform specified operations (correct)

    • What is the source of the word 'computer'?

  • The word 'computation' which means to process
  • The word 'control' in Latin
  • The word 'compute' which means to control
  • The word 'compute' which means to calculate (correct)

    • What is the function of a computer's input-output system?

    <p>To accept data or instructions through input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the instruction cycle in a computer?

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    Study Notes

    Computer Fundamentals

    • The primary function of a computer is to execute software instructions to perform tasks, such as data processing, storage, and communication.

    Computer Organization

    • The term 'computer organization' refers to the way in which a computer's components, such as the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and input/output devices, are structured and interconnected to perform tasks efficiently.

    Etymology of 'Computer'

    • The word 'computer' originates from the Latin word 'computare', meaning 'to calculate' or 'to count'.

    Input-Output System

    • The input-output system of a computer is responsible for transferring data between the computer and the outside world, including user input, data storage, and output devices such as monitors and printers.

    Instruction Cycle

    • The instruction cycle is a process in which a computer retrieves, decodes, and executes a series of instructions, and then stores the results, allowing the computer to perform tasks and solve problems.

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    Test your knowledge of digital computer organization and architecture with this quiz covering topics such as block diagrams, instruction codes, computer registers, memory reference instructions, and input-output operations. See how well you understand the fundamental components and design of digital computers.

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