18 Questions
What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
Performs data processing functions
Which component of the CPU controls its overall operations?
Control Unit (CU)
What is the primary purpose of registers within the CPU?
Provide internal storage
Which component facilitates communication between the CPU, main memory, and I/O devices?
System bus
In a multicore computer architecture, what is a core?
A processing unit with CU, ALU, and registers
What is the term used to describe the use of multiple layers of memory in a computer system?
Memory hierarchy
What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?
To perform arithmetic and logical operations
Which component is responsible for transferring data between the CPU and other components?
System bus
What is the primary purpose of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
To perform arithmetic and logical operations
Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data and instructions for quick access by the CPU?
Cache memory
What is the primary function of input/output (I/O) devices in a computer system?
To allow the exchange of data between the computer and the outside world
Which component is responsible for managing the flow of data and instructions between various components in a computer system?
Control Unit
What is the primary function of serial ports?
To send data as a series of pulses along one or two data lines
Which statement accurately describes parallel ports?
Parallel ports send data as a single pulse along at least eight data lines
What is the purpose of the USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface?
To provide a self-configuring intelligent serial interface that supports plug-and-play
What is the function of system buses in a computer system?
To be augmented by dedicated I/O buses like PCI for connecting peripheral devices
What does the refresh rate of a monitor indicate?
The number of times per second the image on the monitor is repainted
What does the dot pitch of a monitor represent?
The clarity of the image displayed on the monitor
Test your knowledge on system interconnection control, data mechanisms, and CPU components such as ALU and Control Unit. The quiz content is based on William Stallings' book 'Computer Organization and Architecture: Designing for Performance'.
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