Computer Fundamentals & Programming Engineering

Question 1

It is the memory that has imprinted in it data and programs for the CPU which cannot be earased or written to:

(ROM, RAM, DRAM, SRAM)

Answer 1

ROM

Question 2

What does PROM mean

Answer 2

Programmable Read Only Memory

Question 3

EEPROM stands for

Answer 3

Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory

Question 4

UVPROM Stands for

Answer 4

UltraViolet-Erasable Programmable Memory

Question 5

What does RAM mean?

Answer 5

Random Access Memory

Question 6

DRAM stands for

Answer 6

Dynamic Random Access Memory

Question 7

SRAM stands for

Answer 7

Static Random Memory

Question 8

Which is faster DRAM or SRAM?

Answer 8

SRAM

Dram - capacitors
SRAM - Flipflops

Question 9

The main function of this is to store all the computer files or data for a long duration of time. In fact it can store more information even when there is no power to the computer

(HDD, SDRAM, DRAM, ROM)

Answer 9

HDD

Question 10

__________ is not an example of combinational Circuit

(Decoder, Encoderm Multiplexer, Flipflops)

Answer 10

Flipflops

Question 11

A single integrated circuit that accepts and executes coded instructions for the data processing and controlling associated circuitry in a computer system is called ______________

(Microprocessor, Microcomputer, Microcontroller, Personal Computer_

Answer 11

Microprocessor

Question 12

What does CISC stand for:

Answer 12

Complex Instruction Set Computer

Question 13

What does RISC stand for:

Answer 13

Reduced Instruction Set Computer

Question 14

__________ is the number of times a second that a circuit operates and is most associated with the central processing unit (CPU).

Answer 14

Clock Speed

Question 15

_________ a group of commands for a central processing unit (CPU) in machine language

Answer 15

Instruction Set

Question 16

_________ refers to the maximum number of bits that a CPU can process at a time.

Answer 16

Word Size

Question 17

_________ is the part of a central processing unit that carries out arithmetic and logic operations on the operands in computer instruction words.

(Control Unit, ALU, Data Bus, Decoder)

Answer 17

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

Question 18

It instructs the memory, logic unit, and both output and input devices of the computer on how to respond to the program’s instructions.

(Control Unit, ALU, Decoder, Registers

Answer 18

Control Unit

Question 19

a storage space for units of memory that are used to transfer data for immediate use by the CPU (Central Processing Unit) for data processing.

(Control Unit, ALU, Decoder, Registers

Answer 19

Registers

Question 20

_____________ is a circuit that changes a code into a set of signals

(Control Unit, ALU, Decoder, Registers

Answer 20

Decoder

Question 21

____________ is the part of a CPU’s control unit that holds the instruction currently being executed or decoded

(Control Unit, ALU, Decoder, Instruction Registers

Answer 21

Instruction Registers

Question 22

_____________ are used to send control signals and data between the processor and other components

(Bus, CPU, Memory, None of these)

Answer 22

BUS

Question 23

____________ carries memory addresses from the processor to other components such as primary storage and input/output devices.

(Address Bus, Data Bus, Control Bus, None of these)

Answer 23

Address Buss

Question 24

____________ is a system within a computer or device, consisting of a connector or set of wires, that provides transportation for data

(Address Bus, Data Bus, Control Bus, None of these)

Answer 24

Data Bus

Question 25

___________ is a computer bus that is used by the CPU to communicate with devices that are contained within the computer.

(Address Bus, Data Bus, Control Bus, None of these)

Answer 25

Control Bus

Question 26

___________ is a section of computer memory that the CPU can access directly

Answer 26

Primary Memory

Question 27

___________ is computer memory that is non-volatile, persistent and not immediately accessible by a computer or processor

Answer 27

Secondary Memory

Question 28

What does EPIC stand for

Answer 28

Explicitly-Parallel Instruction Computer

Question 29

A microproccessor register that stores address of the most recently requested program in a buffer register is called __________.

(Program Counter, Stack Pointer, Instruction Pointer, Accumulator)

Answer 29

Stack Pointer

Question 30

The ready pin of a microprocessor is used _____________.

Answer 30

To induce wait states

Question 31

It Refers to an establishment or a system for the production and modification of electric energy

(Power Plant, Electric Plant. Utility Plant, Locomotive Plant)

Answer 31

Electric Plant

Question 32

According to RA 7920, each member of the Board of EE must be a natural born Filipino citizen, a resident of the Philippines for the last 5 consecutive years, and must be atleast _____ years of age.

Answer 32

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