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Question 1

What does CPU stand for?

Answer 1

Central Processing Unit

Question 2

True or False: The CPU is known as the brain of the computer.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the two main components of a CPU?

Answer 3

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) and CU (Control Unit)

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for performing calculations and logic operations in a CPU.

Answer 4

ALU

Question 5

What is the function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

Answer 5

To manage and coordinate the activities of the computer’s hardware.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of memory? A) RAM B) ROM C) ALU D) Cache

Answer 6

C) ALU

Question 7

What does RAM stand for?

Answer 7

Random Access Memory

Question 8

True or False: ROM is volatile memory.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of RAM?

Answer 9

To store data and programs that are currently in use.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: _______ memory retains its contents even when the power is turned off.

Answer 10

Non-volatile

Question 11

What is the main purpose of the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle?

Answer 11

To execute instructions in a program.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: In the Fetch stage, what does the CPU retrieve? A) Data B) Instructions C) Both A and B D) None of the above

Answer 12

C) Both A and B

Question 13

What is the role of the system clock in a computer?

Answer 13

To synchronize all components of the computer.

Question 14

True or False: A higher clock speed means that a CPU can process instructions faster.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the difference between primary and secondary storage?

Answer 15

Primary storage is fast and temporary (like RAM), while secondary storage is slower and permanent (like hard drives).

Question 16

Fill in the blank: _______ is a type of secondary storage that uses magnetic disks.

Answer 16

Hard drive

Question 17

What is a characteristic of SSDs compared to HDDs?

Answer 17

SSDs are faster and have no moving parts.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which type of memory is used to store the firmware? A) RAM B) ROM C) Cache D) None of the above

Answer 18

B) ROM

Question 19

What is cache memory?

Answer 19

A small amount of very fast memory located inside or close to the CPU.

Question 20

True or False: Cache memory is slower than RAM.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What are the two types of cache memory?

Answer 21

L1 (Level 1) and L2 (Level 2)

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The CPU executes instructions from _______ memory first before accessing other types of memory.

Answer 22

Cache

Question 23

What is the purpose of virtual memory?

Answer 23

To extend the available memory by using disk space.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an advantage of virtual memory? A) Increased speed B) Increased storage capacity C) Both A and B D) None of the above

Answer 24

B) Increased storage capacity

Question 25

What is an example of volatile memory?

Answer 25

RAM

Question 26

True or False: Secondary storage is always faster than primary storage.

Answer 26

False