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Computer Organization MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Quiz by Ayesha Taranum CSE

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is true about a von Neumann architecture?
    It has separate memory units for data and instructions.
    It uses a single bus for both data and instructions.
    It uses a parallel processing architecture.
    It has separate buses for data and instructions.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the purpose of a cache memory?
    To perform arithmetic calculations
    To store permanent data
    To improve memory access time
    To execute instructions
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the term 'clock rate' refer to in computer organization?
    The speed at which a processor executes instructions
    The resolution of a computer monitor
    The amount of memory in a computer
    The number of input/output devices connected to a computer
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of the ALU in a computer?
    To control input/output devices
    To store primary data
    To execute instructions
    To perform arithmetic and logical operations
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of an input/output (I/O) device in a computer?
    To store and retrieve data
    To facilitate communication between the computer and external devices
    To execute instructions
    To perform mathematical calculations
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of the control unit in a computer?
    To display output on the screen
    To perform arithmetic calculations
    To coordinate and control the activities of all hardware components
    To store data permanently
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a memory unit in a computer?
    To control input/output devices
    To perform calculations
    To store data and instructions
    To display output on the screen
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the function of a compiler in computer programming?
    To translate high-level programming code into machine code
    To test and debug the program
    To provide an interface for user interaction
    To optimize program execution
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer?
    To store data and instructions
    To control input/output devices
    To provide a platform for connecting and communicating between all hardware components
    To perform calculations
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer?
    To store and retrieve data
    To execute instructions
    To facilitate communication between components
    To manage and coordinate system resources
    30s

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