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Test Your Knowledge on Transistors

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When was the first commercially successful transistor produced?

1947

1954 (correct)

1960

1972

What is the purpose of the Little Man Computer's instruction register?

To store the current instruction being executed (correct)

To store the result of arithmetic operations

To store the address of the next instruction to be executed

To store data input from the input tray

What is the function of a microprocessor?

To amplify electrical signals

To generate electrical signals

To implement the functions of a CPU on a single IC (correct)

To set up electronic components on a single unit

What is the function of the control unit in a CPU?

To fetch, decode, and execute instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is Moore's Law?

The number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit has doubled approximately every two years. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in the Little Man Computer's cycle?

Decode Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a basic component of a computer system?

Storage unit Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the program counter in the Little Man Computer?

To store the address of the next instruction to be executed Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer system is responsible for coordinating tasks between all components?

Control unit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the Little Man Computer's instruction set?

Multiplication Signup and view all the answers

What is the Von Neumann architecture?

A design upon which many general-purpose computers are based Signup and view all the answers

How many memory locations does the Little Man Computer have?

100 Signup and view all the answers

What are integrated circuits?

A set of electronic components on a single unit, also called a chip or microchip Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the arithmetic logic unit in a CPU?

To perform arithmetic and logical operations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Transistor is a semiconductor device for amplifying, controlling, and generating electrical signals.
It was invented at Bell Laboratories in 1947 and the first commercially successful transistor was produced by Texas Instruments in 1954.
Integrated circuits (IC) are a set of electronic components on a single unit, also called a chip or microchip.
Microprocessors are computer processors that implement the functions of a CPU on a single IC.
Moore's Law states that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit has doubled approximately every two years.
A computer system has three basic components: input unit, CPU, and output unit.
The CPU is responsible for processing data and commands according to instructions provided.
The Von Neumann architecture is the design upon which many general-purpose computers are based.
The key elements of Von Neumann architecture are the control unit, arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), and memory unit.
The control unit is responsible for coordinating tasks between all components of a computer system.

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Are you fascinated by the world of electronics and computer systems? Test your knowledge with our quiz on transistors, integrated circuits, microprocessors, and computer architecture. From the basics of input and output units to the intricacies of the Von Neumann architecture, this quiz will challenge even the most tech-savvy individuals. Learn about the history of the transistor, the power of integrated circuits, and the significance of Moore's Law. Put your skills to the test and see if you can ace