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Which statement accurately describes the speed of registers compared to cache memory?
Which statement accurately describes the speed of registers compared to cache memory?
- Registers are slower than cache memory
- Registers are not used in the CPU
- Registers are faster than cache memory (correct)
- Registers are the same speed as cache memory
What is the primary purpose of a register in the CPU?
What is the primary purpose of a register in the CPU?
- To store data permanently
- To act as virtual memory
- To store long-term data and intermediary results during processing
- To temporarily store data and intermediary results during processing (correct)
Which processor type is specifically designed for processing images to be displayed on the screen?
Which processor type is specifically designed for processing images to be displayed on the screen?
- CPU
- RAM
- GPU (correct)
- ROM
What significant advancement occurred in programming languages during the third generation?
What significant advancement occurred in programming languages during the third generation?
Which companies are primarily associated with producing CPUs for personal computers?
Which companies are primarily associated with producing CPUs for personal computers?
Which types of computer memory are classified as volatile, losing their content when power ceases?
Which types of computer memory are classified as volatile, losing their content when power ceases?
What component is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations on data?
What component is responsible for performing arithmetic and logic operations on data?
What term describes the physical components of a computer that can be either internal or external?
What term describes the physical components of a computer that can be either internal or external?
How would you describe the computation time of second-generation computers?
How would you describe the computation time of second-generation computers?
What applications are Supercomputers primarily used for?
What applications are Supercomputers primarily used for?
Which hardware technology was predominantly used in first-generation computers?
Which hardware technology was predominantly used in first-generation computers?
When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes what?
When data is processed into a meaningful form, it becomes what?
What is a bit map image made up of?
What is a bit map image made up of?
What term is used to describe a group of eight bits in digital data representation?
What term is used to describe a group of eight bits in digital data representation?
What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?
What is the primary goal of fifth-generation computers?
What is the primary purpose of a Server in a network?
What is the primary purpose of a Server in a network?
Which unit is responsible for holding both data and instructions?
Which unit is responsible for holding both data and instructions?
How would you describe the computation time of third-generation computers?
How would you describe the computation time of third-generation computers?
Fifth-generation computers utilize which type of chips that can house millions of components?
Fifth-generation computers utilize which type of chips that can house millions of components?
What type of device is designed specifically to be used with a digital pen or touch input?
What type of device is designed specifically to be used with a digital pen or touch input?
How do external devices connect to the motherboard?
How do external devices connect to the motherboard?
Which processor manufacturer is commonly used in media tablets and mobile phones?
Which processor manufacturer is commonly used in media tablets and mobile phones?
What is the main role of expansion cards in desktop computers?
What is the main role of expansion cards in desktop computers?
What does the Prefetch Unit aim to predict and retrieve ahead of time?
What does the Prefetch Unit aim to predict and retrieve ahead of time?
Which component translates instructions fetched by the prefetch unit into a format understandable by the control unit?
Which component translates instructions fetched by the prefetch unit into a format understandable by the control unit?
What is the location called where data and instructions can enter or leave the core?
What is the location called where data and instructions can enter or leave the core?
What operation is completed in a machine cycle after fetch and decode?
What operation is completed in a machine cycle after fetch and decode?
If a computer does not find data or instructions in cache memory, where does it look next?
If a computer does not find data or instructions in cache memory, where does it look next?
What is the defining characteristic of an embedded computer?
What is the defining characteristic of an embedded computer?
Which of the following is not an operating system?
Which of the following is not an operating system?
Which of the following number systems is primarily used by computers to perform calculations and store data?
Which of the following number systems is primarily used by computers to perform calculations and store data?
Which component is referred to as the heart of a computer?
Which component is referred to as the heart of a computer?
Flashcards
Computation time of second-generation computers?
Computation time of second-generation computers?
Second-generation computers had computation times measured in microseconds.
Primary use of supercomputers?
Primary use of supercomputers?
Supercomputers are primarily used for complex tasks like weather forecasting and controlling missile guidance.
First-generation computer hardware?
First-generation computer hardware?
First-generation computers used vacuum tubes and magnetic drums as their primary hardware.
Data processed into meaningful form?
Data processed into meaningful form?
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Bit-map image composition?
Bit-map image composition?
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Meaning of a byte in digital data?
Meaning of a byte in digital data?
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Component that manages other IT components?
Component that manages other IT components?
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Representation of text-based data?
Representation of text-based data?
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Memory Unit Function
Memory Unit Function
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Computer Components
Computer Components
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Third-Generation Computer Speed
Third-Generation Computer Speed
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Decode Unit
Decode Unit
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Fifth-Generation Chip Technology
Fifth-Generation Chip Technology
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Bus Interface Unit
Bus Interface Unit
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Execute
Execute
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Tablet Computer Input
Tablet Computer Input
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RAM
RAM
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External Device Connection
External Device Connection
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Embedded Computer
Embedded Computer
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Mobile Processor Manufacturer
Mobile Processor Manufacturer
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Expansion Card Purpose
Expansion Card Purpose
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Operating System
Operating System
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Prefetch Unit Function
Prefetch Unit Function
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Input Device
Input Device
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Register Speed vs. Cache
Register Speed vs. Cache
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Register Purpose
Register Purpose
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Image Processing in CPU
Image Processing in CPU
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Third-Generation Programming
Third-Generation Programming
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CPU Manufacturers
CPU Manufacturers
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Volatile Computer Memory
Volatile Computer Memory
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Arithmetic Logic Unit
Arithmetic Logic Unit
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Computer Data Path
Computer Data Path
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Study Notes
Information and Communications Technology (IT) - Questions Bank
- Computation Time of Second-Generation Computers: Microseconds
- Applications of Supercomputers: Controlling missile guidance systems, forecasting the weather, and sending astronauts into space (all of the above)
- First-Generation Computer Hardware: Vacuum tubes and magnetic drums
- Data Processing into Meaningful Form: Information
- Bit Map Image Composition: Pixels
- Eight Bits in Digital Data Representation: Byte
- Stage Manager of Computer Components: Control unit
- Text-Based Data Representation: Unicode
- Fifth-Generation Computer Goal: Developing computers capable of learning and self-organization (enhance gaming experiences, develop time travel capable computers, increase processing speed)
- Tiny Computer for Specific Tasks: Embedded Computer
- Server Purpose in Networks: Host programs and data for a small network
- Register vs Cache Memory: Registers are faster than cache memory
- Register Purpose: Temporarily stores data
- Image Processing Processor: GPU
- Third-Generation Programming Language Advancements: Introduction of high-level languages
- CPU Manufacturing Companies: Intel and AMD, ARM and NVIDIA, Microsoft and Apple, Google and Samsung
- Volatile Computer Memory: RAM and flash memory
- Arithmetic and Logic Operations: Arithmetic/logic unit
- Data Travel Path: Bus
- Expansion Card Connectors: Expansion slots
- Physical Computer Parts: Hardware
- CPU Speed Measurement: GHz
- Second-Generation Computer Software: Machine language/assembly language
- Data Storage and Retrieval: Storage capability
- Component Holding Data and Instructions: Storage capability, Arithmetic/Logic Unit, Control Unit
- Third-Generation Computer Computation Time: Microseconds
- Fifth-Generation Computer Chip Integration: Very large scale integrated chips
- Device for Digital Pen/Stylus: Tablet computer
- External Device Connection to Motherboard: Plugging into a port
- Desktop Computer Expansion Cards: Enhance network connectivity, increase system cooling, and provide additional processing power
- Prefetch Unit Function: Predicts and retrieves data and instructions ahead of time
- Front Side Bus (FSB) Connection: Connects the CPU primarily to RAM
- Memory Bus Connection: Connects the CPU to RAM
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Bus Replacement: PCI Express (PCIe) bus
- Computer Component for Fast Data Transfer: Bus
- Computer Component for Calculations/Logic: Arithmetic/Logic Unit (ALU)
- Data/Instructions Entry/Exit Point: RAM, Registers, Cache Memory
- Cache Memory Data/Instruction Retrieval (If not in Cache): RAM
- Characteristic of Embedded Computer: Designed for specific tasks/applications
- Operating Systems: Windows, Mac, Android
- Mac OS Developer: Apple
Number Systems and Input/Output Devices
- Data Representation in Computers: Binary
- Linux Example of: Operating system
- Input Device: Mouse
- Heart of a Computer: CPU
- Slide-Rule Applications: Multiplication, square root, and division
- High-Speed Memory within the CPU: Cache Memory
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Test your knowledge of Information and Communications Technology with this comprehensive quiz. Covering topics from computer generations to data representation, this quiz is designed for students keen on understanding the IT field. Whether you're a beginner or looking for a refresher, you'll find valuable insights here.
