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Which one of these is an incorrect statement about machine instructions?
Which one of these is an incorrect statement about machine instructions?
- Machine instructions are encoded as a bit pattern
- Machine instructions are recognizable by the CPU
- Machine instructions are always correct (correct)
- Machine instructions are executed by the CPU
What is the correct order of the machine cycle?
What is the correct order of the machine cycle?
- Execute, Fetch, Decode
- Execute, Decode, Fetch
- Decode, Fetch, Execute
- Fetch, Decode, Execute (correct)
Which technology was used in the first generation of computers?
Which technology was used in the first generation of computers?
- Vacuum tubes (correct)
- None of them
- Integrated circuit
- Transistors
What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
What is the main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU)?
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Which components are considered the main components of a computer?
Which components are considered the main components of a computer?
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Study Notes
Machine Instructions and Cycle
- A machine instruction is a binary code that a computer's processor executes directly.
- The correct order of the machine cycle is: Fetch, Decode, Execute, Store.
Computer Generations
- The first generation of computers used Vacuum Tube technology.
CPU and its Function
- The main function of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is to execute instructions and perform calculations.
Basic Computer Components
- The main components of a computer are: Input Devices, Output Devices, Central Processing Unit (CPU), and Memory.
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Test your knowledge of machine instructions, the machine cycle, computer generations, and the main function of a CPU with this quick quiz. Determine whether statements are right or wrong, and select the correct answer from multiple choices.
