Computer architectureOnline version Basics of computer architecture by Dragana Bozic 1 What is the main function of the CPU? a Store data permanently b Execute instructions c Control display resolution d Supply power to the system 2 Which component stores frequently accessed data to speed up processing? a ROM b HDD c Cache d RAM 3 Which of the following is a non-volatile memory? a RAM b Cache c HDD d DRAM 4 Which of the following is NOT part of the Von Neumann architecture? a Operating system b Control unit c Arithmetic logic unit d Memory 5 Which of the following is used to store the BIOS firmware? a RAM b ROM c HDD d Cache 6 What is a key feature of the Harvard architecture? a Shared memory for data and instructions b Multiple CPUs c Limited instruction set d Separate memory for data and instructions 7 Which of the following describes clock speed? a The number of users the CPU can handle b The time it takes to boot up c The frequency at which a CPU executes instructions d The speed of the graphics processor 8 Which of these is a characteristic of RISC processors? a Simple, uniform instructions b Complex instructions c High power consumption d Slower execution 9 What kind of storage is typically used in smartphones? a SSD b Flash memory c HDD d Magnetic tape 10 Which of the following would most likely improve multitasking performance? a Installing a larger SSD b Increasing the screen resolution c Replacing the keyboard d Adding more RAM
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