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What is the primary role of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?

  • To filter frequencies
  • To convert AC to DC
  • To provide a path for current
  • To store electrostatic energy (correct)

    • Which unit is used to measure capacitance?

  • Henries
  • Volt
  • Farad (correct)
  • Ohm

    • In a parallel arrangement of capacitors, how is the equivalent capacitance calculated?

  • Ceq = C1 * C2
  • Ceq = C1 - C2
  • 1/Ceq = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + ... + 1/CN
  • Ceq = C1 + C2 + ... + CN (correct)

    • What is the SI unit of inductance?

    <p>Henry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical application of inductors?

    <p>Rectification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Diodes allow current to flow in how many directions?

    <p>One direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to energy in an inductor when electrical current flows through it?

    <p>It is stored in a magnetic field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about diode operations is accurate?

    <p>Diodes rectify AC to DC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Address Bus play in a computer's processor operation?

    <p>It communicates the location of data in memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for decoding instructions within the CPU?

    <p>Control Unit (UC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the provided diagram, what is the primary function of the Memory Buffer Register (MBR)?

    <p>It stores data temporarily for the CPU.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component facilitates the arithmetic and logic operations within the CPU?

    <p>Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Program Counter (PC) in a computer's CPU?

    <p>To indicate the address of the next instruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motherboard has multiple components integrated into the board itself?

    <p>Integrated motherboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT typically found on an integrated motherboard?

    <p>PCI expansion slots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following devices is primarily based on digital integrated circuits?

    <p>Smartphone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a non-integrated motherboard from an integrated one?

    <p>It allows for component upgrades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital integrated circuits such as microprocessors consist of what type of components?

    <p>Transistors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the motherboard in a computer?

    <p>Connecting all components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about RAM memory is true?

    <p>It temporarily stores data for quick access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an integrated system board?

    <p>It includes built-in components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Address Bus play in a computer system?

    <p>It communicates memory addresses from the CPU to memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Control Unit in a CPU?

    <p>Manage the execution of instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is primarily responsible for arithmetic and logic operations?

    <p>Arithmetic Logic Unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Program Counter (PC) keep track of?

    <p>The next instruction to be executed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Memory Buffer Register (MBR)?

    <p>To provide a buffer between the CPU and memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the Control Unit (UC) in a CPU?

    <p>To manage instruction execution and control the flow of data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations?

    <p>Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Program Counter (PC) function in the CPU?

    <p>It holds the memory address of the next instruction to be executed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Memory Buffer Register (MBR) do?

    <p>It temporarily holds data being transferred to or from memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is not part of the CPU architecture?

    <p>Input/Output Interface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Data Bus in a computer system?

    <p>To carry data between the CPU and other components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a computer's architecture, what does the term 'Accumulator' refer to?

    <p>A temporary storage for data being processed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total space occupied by a program with 20 instructions and 41 real numbers where the instruction occupies 1 Ø and each real number occupies 4 Ø?

    <p>184 Ø</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many possible gray levels does a black and white image provide when each pixel is coded on 8 bits?

    <p>256</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resolution of an image if it has 600 rows and 800 columns?

    <p>1,200,000 pixels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much memory space does a color pixel occupy if it is represented by three matrices, each coded on 8 bits?

    <p>3 Ø</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you calculate the space occupied by an image in memory?

    <p>Resolution x pixel space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If each pixel in a black and white image requires 1 Ø, how much space would a black and white image of size 600x800 occupy?

    <p>480,000 Ø</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many colors can a color image represent when each of the three colors (red, green, and blue) is coded on 8 bits?

    <p>16,777,216 colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that increases the quality of an image according to its resolution?

    <p>More pixels in the same area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electronics and System Components

    • Electronics is the branch of science dealing with the study, design, and application of devices, circuits, and systems that control the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles.
    • An electronic component is a basic element in electrical circuits used to control, manipulate, or generate electrical energy or signals. These components can be passive or active.

    Passive Components

    • A passive element is an electrical component that does not generate power, but instead dissipates, stores, and/or releases it.
    • Resistors are passive components used to reduce current flow in a circuit.

    Resistor

    • Role: The main purpose of a resistor is to reduce the current flow in a particular portion of a circuit.
    • Unit: The SI unit of resistance is Ohm (Ω).
    • Symbol: The symbol for resistors is ---///---.

    Resistor Types

    • Linear Resistors: The value of resistance changes based on applied temperature.

      • Fixed Resistors: Examples include carbon composition, carbon film, metal film, and fusible resistors.
      • Variable Resistors: Examples include potentiometers, rheostats, and trimmers.

    • Non-Linear Resistors: The value of resistance changes significantly with changes in voltage or current in an electrical circuit.

      • Examples include thermistors, photoresistors (LDRs), and varistors.

    Resistor Combinations

    • Resistors in Series: The equivalent resistance (Req) is the sum of individual resistances: Req = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn
    • Resistors in Parallel: The equivalent resistance (Req) is calculated using the reciprocal formula: 1/Req = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rn

    Resistor Color Codes

    • The colored bands on a resistor provide information about its value and tolerance.
    • 4-band resistors: Two digits, a multiplier, and a tolerance band.
    • 5-band resistors: Three digits, a multiplier, and a tolerance band. These codes (color values), determine resistor values and tolerances.

    Capacitor

    • Role: The primary use of a capacitor is to store electrostatic energy in an electric field and supply this energy to the circuit.
    • Unit: The SI unit of capacitance is Farad (F).
    • Symbol: The symbol for capacitors is ---||---.

    Capacitor Combinations

    • Capacitors in Series: The equivalent capacitance (Ceq) is calculated using the reciprocal formula like resistors in parallel: 1/Ceq = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + ... + 1/Cn
    • Capacitors in Parallel: The equivalent capacitance (Ceq) is the sum of individual capacitances: Ceq = C1 + C2 + ... + Cn

    Inductor

    • Role: Stores energy in the form of a magnetic field when electrical current flows through it.
    • Unit: Measured in henries (H).
    • Symbol: The symbol for inductors is ---O---.

    Inductor Applications

    • Energy Storage: Temporarily store energy in magnetic fields, commonly used in power supplies and converters.
    • Filtering: Used in filters to block certain frequencies, commonly used in radio tuning circuits or signal processing.
    • Transformers: Circuits with two or more coils that transfer energy between circuits. Typically used in transformers.

    Diode

    • Role: Allows current to flow in only one direction, commonly used in rectification (converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)), protection, and signal modulation.
    • Symbol: The symbol for a diode shows an arrow pointing to the direction in which current is allowed to flow, with a (+) at the arrow head and a (-) on the other end.

    Diode Applications

    • Rectification: Converts AC to DC in power supplies.
    • Protection: Protects circuits from voltage spikes by allowing reverse current flow under certain conditions.
    • Signal Processing: Used in radio receivers for signal demodulation.
    • LED Lighting: Used in displays, lighting, and indicators.

    Active Components

    • Active components require an external power source to operate and can control or amplify electrical signals.

    Transistor

    • A transistor is an electronic device made of three layers of semiconductor material.
    • Types of transistors: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs) and Field Effect Transistors (FETs). BJTs use current to control current. FETs use voltage to control current.
    • Uses of transistors: Transistors are used for amplifying and switching electronic signals and electrical power.

    Integrated Circuit (IC)

    • An integrated circuit (IC) combines many electrical components, like transistors, resistors, and capacitors on a single silicon chip.
    • Transistors in an integrated circuit are interconnected to form logic gates, memories, processors, and other digital components.
    • Integrated circuits form the basis of many electronic devices.

    Main Computer Components

    • Power Supply: Converts AC to lower direct voltages used by the components.
    • RAM: Holds data actively used by the computer.
    • Motherboard: Connects all computer components together.
    • Processor (CPU): The 'brain' of the computer, controlling data exchange between components.
    • Memory: Stores data permanently, and in smaller capacities, temporarily.
      • Primary memory (RAM): Temporary fast storage.
      • Secondary memory: Permanent storage.
        • Hard disk drives (HDDs): Use magnetic storage, mechanical in nature, often larger capacities.
        • Solid state drives (SSDs): Use memory chips, no mechanical part, faster access times, sometimes used temporarily in HDDs.
        • Solid state hybrid drives (SSHDs): Combine conventional HDD and faster SSD memory.
    • Graphics Card: Processes and displays images.
    • Chipset: Coordinates data exchange between the CPU and other components on the motherboard., commonly consists of northbridge and southbridge.

    Memory space occupied by Program in Execution

    • A memory cell can only contain one piece of information (one piece of data, an instruction, ...).
    • Data may require a number of contiguous memory cells.

    Data Representation : Numbers

    • Binary representation of data types, which depends on the type.
    • Each type will occupy a differing number of memory cells.

    Memory Space: Image Storage

    • Digital image is an array (matrix) of elements called pixel.
    • Resolution relates to the image quality, and is the number of columns and rows of pixel.
    • Color images need more space than black and white images

    Memory Space: Sound Storage

    • Sound is an analog signal and must be digitized.
    • Higher frequencies mean better sound quality
    • More bits used for sampling mean higher sound quality

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