What is the circuit diagram of D latch and explain its action.

Define Race condition of a flip flop, and how can it be overcome.

What are the differences between latch & flip flop?
List out the differences between trigger and toggle.
How a D flip-flop can be constructed using a T flip-flop.
Define characteristics equation and excitation table of SR latch.
How do asynchronous and synchronous counters differ from each other?
Define micro-operation and its types.
Define register with its three main parts.
What is Register Transfer Language, and can you provide examples to illustrate its usage?
what do you mean by bus transfer and memory transfer.
Explain the purpose of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a microprocessor with example.
Compute an instruction is stored at location 300 with its address field at location 301.The address field value is
400.A processor register R1 contains the number 200.Evalute the effective address if the addressing mode of
instruction is immediate.
Discuss the differences between RISC and CISC architectures in computer processors.
Explain the role of the accumulator and stack pointer in the 8085 microprocessor.
Explain the purpose of the flags in the 8085 microprocessor and provide examples of flags.
Summarize the addressing modes supported by the 8085 microprocessor and provide an example of each.
Illustrate the significance of the Program Counter (PC) register in the instruction fetch cycle.
Evaluate the similarities and differences between general-purpose registers and special-purpose registers.
Utilize the opcode field concept within an instruction format, incorporating essential terminology.
Describe the concept of Memory Hierarchy within the computer architecture.
Illustrate the purpose of the Accumulator in a basic computers architecture.
Evaluate the significance of the Memory Address Register (MAR) in a basic computer.
Explain microprocessor and its operations.
Differentiate between direct addressing mode and indirect addressing mode.
Examine the impact of cache size on system performance in a computing environment, considering factors such
as cache hit rate, miss rate, and access latency.
Analyze the challenges and solutions associated with memory management in virtualized computing
environments
Organize an explanation detailing the role of memory prefetching techniques in enhancing system performance.
Analyze the concept of a stack in computer architecture, providing an example to illustrate its usage.
Categorize and summarize the key characteristics of RISC architectures.
Analyze different cache mapping techniques
Describe cache coherence and its importance in multi-core systems.
Explain the factors to be considered in RAM/ROM design for computing systems?
Explain how does the memory hierarchy contribute to the overall performance of a computer system?
Describe the differences between primary, secondary and tertiary memory in a computer system.
Illustrate the key characteristics of RISC architectures.
Express the general-purpose registers contribute to the performance of a CPU?
Illustrate the significance of General Register Organization in computer architecture.
Explain how does stack organization facilitate subroutine calls and returns in program execution?
Explain the concept of variable-length instruction formats and their advantages.
Explain how does the choice of addressing mode impact the efficiency of program execution?
Identify the advantages of a load/store architecture in RISC processors?
Explain how does the instruction format influence the design of a CPU?
Illustrate the role of conditional branching in program control.
Explain the concept of a stack in computer architecture.
Explain the different addressing modes used in computer architectures
Illustrate the data transferred between memory and CPU registers.
Explain how is the General Register Organization structured within a CPU?
Identify the components typically make up the Instruction Format in CPU.
Explain the difference between RISC and CISC architecture
Define microprocessor and its operations.
Explain the purpose of the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU) in a microprocessor.
Illustrate the role of the Control Unit in a microprocessor and how it coordinates the execution of machine
instructions.
Compute the differences between RISC and CISC architectures in computer processors.
Construct Von neumann Architecture.
Define T flip -flop.
Define SR flip-flop.
How a D flip-flop can be constructed using a JK flip-flop.
Explain the role of opcode and operand in an instruction format. How do they contribute to the execution of
instructions within a processor?
Explain instruction set architecture (ISA) and its significance in computer architecture.
Explain memory reference in the context of computer architecture and explain its significance in program
execution with example.
Explain how does the CPU interact with memory during a typical memory reference cycle.
Determine the term "interrupt" in the context of computer architecture.
Illustrate different types of registers.

Describe the purpose of General Register Organization in computer architecture.

Evaluate the significance and functions of General Registers and Special Purpose Registers in computer
architecture, elucidating with examples for each.
Explain the concept of stack pointer and its role in stack organization. How does the stack pointer change
during push and pop operations?
Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of one address, two address, and three address
instruction formats.
Assess the efficiency of two-address instructions versus three-address instructions concerning memory usage.
Exemplify a scenario where immediate addressing mode would be advantageous.
Explain the significance of addressing modes in the execution of machine instructions.
Describe what data transfer and manipulation entail in computer architecture.
How does cache memory contribute to improving data transfer efficiency in modern computer architectures?
Illustrate it
Enumerate several characteristics of RISC architecture.
Discuss the importance of latency within memory hierarchy.
Compare the importance and functionality of cache memory in computer architecture.
Evaluate the impact of cache size on performance.
Examine the concepts of cache hit and cache miss in computer architecture.
Interpret the concept of cache coherence in computer architecture and analyze its significance.
Categorize and explain the types of cache mapping techniques in computer architecture.
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of static RAM (SRAM) compared to dynamic RAM (DRAM).
Analyze the definitions and distinctions between RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read-Only Memory)
in computer systems.
Evaluate the influence of memory latency on memory interfacing performance within computer systems.
Categorize and elucidate the fundamental structure and components of memory interfacing within computer
architecture.
Explain the primary function of an accumulator unit in computer architecture.
Illustrate the fetch-decode-execute cycle in the context of basic computer operation.
Create a flowchart illustrating the process of handling an interrupt in a computer system.
Examine the concept of instruction pipelining and analyze its impact on instruction execution within computer
architecture.
Evaluate the influence of register size on the overall performance and capabilities of a CPU.
Evaluate the execution process of instruction codes in a computer system.
Explain the concept of a clocked RS flip-flop, including its operation, and provide a truth table.
Recall what a flip-flop is and its fundamental role in digital circuits. Provide an example of a common application
where flip-flops are used.
What are the characteristics and functionalities of D-type and JK-type flip-flops. Include discussions on their
inputs, outputs, and typical applications.
What is the significance of edge-triggered flip-flops in digital circuits. Explain with examples how positive edge-
triggered and negative edge-triggered flip-flops function.
What are the operation and applications of T flip-flops. Discuss how T flip-flops can be used to implement
frequency division and toggle functions in digital circuits. Provide relevant diagrams to support your
explanation.
Name the applications of JK flip-flops in sequential logic circuits. Provide a detailed explanation of JK flip-flop
operation and demonstrate its usage in a specific circuit design scenario.
What is a microprocessor, and what are its primary functions in a computer system? Provide examples of tasks
that microprocessors are commonly used for.
Define the role of the control unit in a microprocessor. Explain how the control unit coordinates and controls the
operation of other components within the microprocessor.
5 Marks
Explain the importance of pipelining in microprocessor architecture and how it enhances performance and
efficiency in executing instructions. Provide examples of microprocessors that utilize pipelining.
What is a register transfer operation (RTO)?Explain the concept of register transfer language
Describe microprocessor and list its primary components.
Summarize the differences between RISC and CISC architectures in microprocessors.
Describe the role of the control unit in a microprocessor and how it coordinates instruction execution.
Illustrate the role of registers in a microprocessor and highlight the types of registers commonly found in their
architectures.
Explain the concept of immediate addressing mode construct one example.
Define the register addressing mode and provide examples of instructions that use this mode.
What are the differences between direct and indirect addressing modes. Provide examples for each.
Write the differences between absolute and relative addressing modes. When would each be adapt?
How many general-purpose registers are there in the Intel 8085 microprocessor? Name them.
What are the addressing modes supported by the Intel 8085 microprocessor? Explain the functions of each with
examples.
Describe the concept of memory-mapped I/O in the context of the Intel 8085 microprocessor.
Explain the interrupt handling mechanism in the Intel 8085 microprocessor.
Summarize how many interrupt signals does the Intel 8085 microprocessor support? Name them.
Explain the fetch-decode-execute cycle in a microprocessor and construct the significance in instruction
execution.
Evaluate the efficiency of different addressing modes used in instruction codes, such as direct addressing,
indirect addressing, and indexed addressing.
Apply the concept of register transfer notation (RTN) to describe the movement of data between registers in a
microprocessor.
Analyze the function of the stack pointer register in managing the stack operations during subroutine calls.
Analyze the impact of pipelining on instruction execution time, highlighting its advantages and limitations.
Analyze how cache memory influences the speed of the Instruction Cycle.
Evaluate the role of interrupts in the Interrupt Cycle and its relationship with the Instruction Cycle.
Apply the concept of memory-mapped I/O to explain how peripheral devices communicate with the CPU in a
computer system.
Analyze the role of interrupt vectors in interrupt handling and compare the methods used for vector-based
interrupt handling in different processor architectures.
Analyze the role of the instruction register (IR) in storing and decoding instructions during the execution phase
of a basic computer program.
Analyze the impact of accumulator unit size (in terms of bits) on the precision and range of arithmetic
operations that can be performed in a computer system.
What is Register Transfer Language (RTL)?What are the key elements of RTL?
Explain the concept of level-triggered and edge-triggered flip-flops.
What are the different types of flip-flops based on triggering mechanisms?

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No. Question Text Answer Text
It has two stable states and is
controlled by two inputs.(N)
It has one stable state and is
controlled by a clock input.(N)
It has two stable states and is
controlled by a clock input.(Y)
Identify which of the following statements best It has one stable state and is
1 describes the behavior of a D-type flip-flop. controlled by two inputs.(N)
2 What is the primary function of a JK flip-flop? To store a single binary digit.(N)
To synchronize two binary signals.(N)
To divide the frequency of an input
 signal.(N)
To toggle its output based on the
current state and input signals.(Y)
It has two clock inputs.(N)
It has a feedback loop.(N)
It has an asynchronous set and reset
inputs.(Y)
3 What is the characteristic feature of an SR flip-flop? It has a built-in clock oscillator.(N)
D flip-flop(N)
T flip-flop(Y)
Identify which flip-flop type is commonly used for JK flip-flop(N)
4 frequency division multiplexing? SR flip-flop(N)
Latches are asynchronous, while flip-
flops are synchronous.(N)
Latches have only one stable state,
while flip-flops have two stable
states.(N)
Latches can only be clocked on the
rising edge, while flip-flops can be
clocked on both edges.(N)
What is the essential difference between a latch and a Latches are level-triggered, while flip-
5 flip-flop? flops are edge-triggered.(Y)
Q = 0(N)
Q = 1(Y)
In a JK flip-flop, identify the state of the output Q No change(N)
6 when J = 1 and K = 0? Undefined(N)
D flip-flop(N)
JK flip-flop(Y)
Select which flip-flop type has the ability to act as a T SR flip-flop(N)
7 flip-flop. All of these(N)
It is sensitive to race conditions.(Y)
It has a restricted number of inputs.
(N)
It cannot be cascaded.(N)
It has a limited operating frequency.
8 What is the main disadvantage of an SR flip-flop? (N)
D flip-flop(Y)
SR flip-flop(N)
Identify the flip-flop type often used for synchronizing T flip-flop(N)
9 signals in digital systems. JK flip-flop(N)
To synchronize multiple flip-flops.(Y)
To toggle the output state.(N)
To reset the flip-flop.(N)
10 What is the primary purpose of clocking in flip-flops? To control the feedback loop.(N)
The Q output becomes HIGH.(Y)
The Q output becomes LOW.(N)
In a D flip-flop, what happens when the D input is The Q output remains unchanged.(N)
11 HIGH during the rising edge of the clock? The Q output toggles.(N)
SR flip-flop(N)
D flip-flop(Y)
identify Which flip-flop type is often used in digital T flip-flop(N)
12 circuits for counters and shift registers. JK flip-flop(N)
2(Y)
3(N)
How many flip-flops are needed to construct a Mod-4 4(N)
13 Counter? 1(N)
14 How many states does a Mod-5 Counter have? 6(N)
5(Y)
4(N)
 3(N)
6(N)
5(N)
4(N)
15 How many states does a Mod-7 Counter have? 7(Y)
It requires an external clock signal.
(N)
It has a fixed count sequence.(N)
It is also known as a ripple counter.
(Y)
Identify which of the following is true about an It is faster than a synchronous
16 asynchronous counter. counter.(N)
8(N)
15(Y)
What is the maximum count that a 4-bit binary 16(N)
17 counter can represent? 32(N)
Asynchronous counter(N)
Synchronous counter(Y)
Identify the type of counter that requires all flip-flops Up counter(N)
18 to toggle on the same clock edge. Down counter(N)
Lower power consumption(N)
Higher speed operation(Y)
Easier implementation(N)
What is the advantage of a synchronous counter over Greater flexibility in counting
19 an asynchronous counter? sequence(N)
Slow operation speed(N)
Complexity of design(N)
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a ring Limited number of states(Y)
20 counter? High power consumption(N)
Lower power consumption(N)
Higher speed operation(N)
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a ripple More complex design(Y)
21 counter? Simpler implementation(N)
To perform arithmetic operations(N)
To store data temporarily(Y)
What is the primary purpose of a register in a To connect the CPU to memory(N)
22 computer system? To execute instructions(N)
Memory Address Register (MAR)(N)
Memory Buffer Register (MBR)(N)
Which register is used to store the memory address of Program Counter (P(Y)
23 the next instruction to be fetched? Instruction Register (IR)(N)
It requires an external clock signal.
(N)
It has not a fixed count sequence.(N)
It is also known as a parallel counter.
(Y)
Which of the following is true about an synchronous It is slower than a asynchronous
24 counter? counter.(N)
4(Y)
3(N)
Select how many flip-flop are required to create a 5(N)
25 counter of state 0,1,3,8,2. 2(N)
7(N)
8(N)
9(Y)
26 Find the number of states in a Mod272 Counter? 6(N)
27 identify Which of the following is NOT a type of Shift register(N)
register. Counter register(N)
Comparator register(Y)
 Accumulator register(N)
To compare two binary numbers(N)
To store data temporarily(Y)
To perform arithmetic operations(N)
To convert analog signals to digital
28 What is the primary function of a shift register? signals(N)
8(Y)
16(N)
How many flip-flops are typically used in an 8-bit 32(N)
29 register? 64(N)
Shift register(N)
Accumulator register(Y)
Which type of register is used for storing the result of Counter register(N)
30 arithmetic and logic operations in a computer? Parallel-in serial-out register(N)
Stack register(N)
Program counter register(Y)
Which type of register is used to hold the address of Instruction register(N)
31 the next instruction to be executed in a program? Status register(N)
It is replaced by the new bit(N)
It is shifted out of the register(Y)
It is moved to the end of the
In a shift register, what happens to the oldest data bit register(N)
32 when a new data bit is shifted in? It is duplicated(N)
Serial-in parallel-out registers can
accept data in parallel but output
serially.(Y)
Parallel-in serial-out registers can
accept data serially but output in
parallel.(N)
Serial-in parallel-out registers can
accept and output data in parallel.(N)
What distinguishes a serial-in parallel-out register Parallel-in serial-out registers can
33 from a parallel-in serial-out register? accept and output data serially.(N)
Memory address register(N)
Program status register(N)
Which register is used for holding the current Stack pointer register(N)
34 instruction being executed by the CPU? Instruction register(Y)
To store the result of arithmetic
operations(N)
To hold the address of the next
instruction(N)
To convert analog signals to digital
signals(N)
What is the function of a shift register in digital To shift binary data either left or
35 systems? right(Y)
Main Memory(N)
In a typical memory hierarchy, select the closest to Cache Memory(Y)
the CPU and is the fastest but also the smallest in Secondary Storage(N)
36 capacity. Virtual Memory(N)
Large capacity(N)
Slow access time(N)
Select which of the following is a characteristic of Expensive per byte(Y)
37 cache memory. Non-volatile(N)
To store frequently used data(N)
To expand the capacity of cache
memory(N)
To manage and optimize CPU
usage(N)
Identify the primary purpose of virtual memory in a To provide an illusion of a larger
38 computer system. main memory(Y)
 Select which type memory typically used for long-term Cache Memory(N)
storage of data and programs, has a larger capacity, Main Memory(N)
and slower access times compared to cache and main Secondary Storage(Y)
39 memory. RAM(N)
Serial Random Access Memory(N)
Static Random Access Memory
(Correct)(Y)
Sequential Read-Write Memory(N)
Secondary Random Allocation
40 In the memory hierarchy, identify SRAM stand for. Memory(N)
Data storage(N)
Data retrieval(Y)
What is the primary purpose of the actuator arm in a Data processing(N)
41 hard disk drive. Choose the correct answer. Data transfer(N)
SATA(N)
USB(Y)
SCSI(N)
42 Which is not a common type of hard disk interface? IDE(N)
Platter(N)
Identify the component of a hard disk drive is Actuator arm(N)
responsible for reading and writing data to the Read/write head(Y)
43 platters. Controller board(N)
SATA(Y)
HDD(N)
CD-ROM(N)
44 Select an example of a solid-state drive (SSD). Blu-ray(N)
To perform arithmetic and logic
operations(N)
To temporarily store data during
program execution(Y)
To control the flow of instructions(N)
Identify the primary function of a memory unit in To manage input and output
45 computer architecture. operations(N)
ROM(N)
RAM(Y)
Select the volatile memory type from the following EEPROM(N)
46 options. Flash memory(N)
To provide permanent storage for the
operating system(N)
To store frequently accessed data
and instructions for quick access(Y)
To store user files and documents(N)
Identify the purpose of cache memory in a computer To control input and output
47 system. devices(N)
RAM(N)
ROM(Y)
Select the memory type that retains its data even Cache memory(N)
48 when the power is turned off. Virtual memory(N)
Data can be read and written at any
time.(N)
It is volatile and loses its contents
when power is turned off.(N)
Data is permanently stored and
Select the main characteristic of ROM (Read-Only cannot be modified.(Y)
49 Memory). It is slower than RAM.(N)
50 Select the primary purpose of virtual memory in To increase the speed of data
computer systems. access(N)
To provide a temporary storage for
user files(N)
To expand the capacity of physical
 memory(Y)
To store frequently accessed data
and instructions(N)
ROM(N)
Select the option that describes a memory type that is RAM(N)
non-volatile yet capable of electrical erasure and EEPROM(Y)
51 reprogramming. Cache memory(N)
Inside the CPU(N)
On the motherboard(Y)
In a Von Neumann architecture, where is the main In secondary storage devices(N)
52 memory typically located? In external cache memory(N)
To provide temporary storage for
data during program execution(N)
To store frequently accessed data
and instructions for quick access(N)
To store the BIOS (Basic
Input/Output System) and
firmware(Y)
Identify the primary function of ROM (Read-Only To expand the capacity of physical
53 Memory) in computer systems. memory(N)
Lower cost per bit(N)
What is the main advantage of SRAM (Static Random Faster access time(Y)
Access Memory) over DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Higher density(N)
54 Memory)? Non-volatile storage(N)
On the CPU chip(Y)
On the motherboard(N)
In a computer system, identify the typical location of In external storage devices(N)
55 cache memory. In secondary storage(N)
To provide temporary storage for
frequently accessed data(N)
To store the operating system and
firmware(N)
To provide long-term storage for user
files and programs(Y)
Select the role of secondary storage in a computer To maintain data integrity during
56 system. power loss(N)
RAM is volatile, while secondary
storage is non-volatile.(Y)
RAM has slower access times
compared to secondary storage.(N)
RAM is less costly compared to
What is the main difference between RAM (Random secondary storage(N)
Access Memory) and secondary storage devices like RAM has a larger storage capacity
57 hard disk drives (HDDs)? compared to secondary storage.(N)
To provide redundant storage for
data and instructions(N)
To manage the flow of instructions
between CPU and memory(N)
To ensure data integrity in
memory(N)
Select the function of the memory hierarchy in To optimize memory access times
58 computer architecture. and storage capacities(Y)
It is volatile and requires periodic
refreshing.(N)
It stores data as long as power is
supplied.(Y)
It has a higher storage density
compared to DRAM.(N)
Identify the main characteristic of SRAM (Static It is slower than DRAM but more
59 Random Access Memory). cost-effective.(N)
 To allocate memory space for the
operating system(N)
To manage input and output
operations(N)
To regulate data transfer between
the CPU and memory(N)
Identify the primary function of the memory To translate virtual addresses to
60 management unit (MMU) in computer systems. physical addresses(Y)
To allocate memory space for the
operating system(N)
To manage the flow of instructions
between CPU and memory(N)
To assign physical addresses to
memory locations(Y)
Select the purpose of memory mapping in computer To control input and output
61 architecture. operations(N)
RAM(N)
Choose the memory type commonly utilized for ROM(Y)
storing the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) Cache memory(N)
62 firmware in a computer system. Secondary storage(N)
To provide temporary storage for
frequently accessed data(N)
To store the operating system and
firmware(N)
To hold configuration settings and
small programs that may need to be
What is the role of EEPROM (Electrically Erasable updated occasionally(Y)
Programmable Read-Only Memory) in a computer To maintain data integrity during
63 system? power loss(N)
To increase the speed of data
access(N)
To maintain the integrity of data
stored in memory(N)
To provide temporary storage for the
operating system(N)
Identify the purpose of DRAM (Dynamic Random To prevent data loss due to electrical
64 Access Memory) refresh cycles. charges leaking from memory cells(Y)
To provide temporary storage for
frequently accessed data and
instructions(Y)
To store the operating system and
firmware(N)
To translate virtual addresses to
physical addresses(N)
Select the primary purpose of registers in a computer To regulate data transfer between
65 system. the CPU and memory(N)
To allocate memory space for the
operating system(N)
To manage the flow of instructions
between CPU and memory(N)
To assign physical addresses to
memory locations(Y)
In computer architecture, what is the purpose of To control input and output
66 memory mapping? operations(N)
RAM(N)
Choose the memory type employed for storing the Cache memory(N)
bootloader program responsible for initializing the ROM(Y)
67 computer system during startup. Secondary storage(N)
68 Identify the component within the CPU responsible for CU(N)
executing calculations and logical operations. ALU(Y)
Registers(N)
 Cache memory(N)
40(Y)
44(N)
60(N)
69 How many pins does the 8085 microprocessor have? 78(N)
HL(Y)
BC(N)
Select the register pair commonly utilized as a DE(N)
70 memory pointer in the 8085 microprocessor. SP(N)
MOV(N)
LDA(Y)
Select the instruction used to load data from memory STA(N)
71 into the accumulator in the 8085 microprocessor. MVI(N)
8 bits(N)
16 bits(Y)
What is the size of the stack pointer register in the 32 bits(N)
72 8085 microprocessor? 64 bits(N)
Single 8-bit data bus(Y)
Single 16-bit data bus(N)
How many data buses are there in the 8085 Single 32-bit data bus(N)
73 microprocessor? Single 64-bit data bus(N)
one 16-bit address bus(Y)
one 32-bit address bus(N)
How many address buses are there in the 8085 one 8-bit address bus(N)
74 microprocessor? one 64-bit address bus(N)
Program Counter (PC)(N)
Instruction Register (IR)(N)
Select the register used for temporary storage of data Accumulator(Y)
75 during arithmetic and logic operations. Memory Address Register (MAR)(N)
Program Counter (P(N)
Instruction Register (IR)(Y)
choose the register that holds the current instruction Accumulator(N)
76 being executed is known as the: Memory Address Register (MAR)(N)
AX(N)
BX(N)
Choose the following is not a general-purpose register PC(Y)
77 in a typical CPU? CX(N)
Execute instructions(N)
Connect the CPU to the memory and
peripherals(Y)
Select the main purpose of the system bus in a Perform arithmetic calculations(N)
78 computer. Manage the hard disk drive(N)
System bus(N)
Identify the bus responsible for connecting the CPU to Address bus(N)
various input and output devices such as keyboards, Data bus(N)
79 monitors, and printers. Peripheral bus(Y)
Transfer data between CPU and
RAM(N)
Carry memory addresses for read
and write operations(Y)
Transmit data between peripheral
devices(N)
80 What is the purpose of the address bus? Execute arithmetic operations(N)
81 Examine that Control bus is responsible for: Carrying data between the CPU and
memory(N)
Controlling the flow of data and
commands within the CPU(Y)
Connecting the CPU to external
peripherals(N)
 Addressing memory locations(N)
Hertz (Hz)(N)
Gigabytes (G(N)
What is the unit of measurement for the clock speed Megapixels (MP)(N)
82 of a CPU? Kilobytes (K(Y)
RISC uses more complex instructions
than CISC.(N)
CISC uses a larger number of simple
instructions, while RISC uses a smaller
set of more complex instructions.(Y)
RISC processors are slower than CISC
processors.(N)
What is the difference between RISC and CISC CISC processors are primarily used in
83 microprocessor architectures? mobile devices.(N)
8(N)
16(N)
How many lines does a 64-bit data bus have in a 32(N)
84 computer system? 64(Y)
Overclocking(N)
Multitasking(N)
Select the term that refers to the ability of a CPU to Pipelining(N)
85 execute multiple tasks simultaneously. Parallel Processing(Y)
Stores the current instruction being
executed(N)
Holds the memory address of the
next instruction to be fetched(Y)
What is the purpose of the Program Counter (P in the Performs arithmetic operations(N)
86 CPU? Manages cache memory access(N)
ALU(N)
Control Unit(Y)
Which component of the CPU is responsible for Cache Memory(N)
87 fetching instructions from memory? Registers(N)
It is the fastest type of memory in a
computer(Y)
It stores all the programs and data
currently being used by the CPU(N)
It is larger in size compared to
RAM(N)
88 Select the true statement about CPU cache. It is non-volatile memory(N)
A method of overclocking the CPU(N)
A technique for improving CPU
performance by overlapping the
execution of instructions(Y)
A type of cache memory(N)
89 What does the term pipelining refer to in CPU design? A component of the ALU(N)
Program Counter (P(N)
Stack Pointer (SP)(N)
Select the register in the 8085 microprocessor that is Instruction Register (IR)(Y)
90 not directly accessible by the programmer. Memory Address Register (MAR)(N)
Accumulator(N)
Program Counter (P(Y)
Identify the register in a CPU that holds the memory Instruction Register (IR)(N)
91 address of the next instruction to be executed. Memory Address Register (MAR)(N)
Accumulator(Y)
Arithmetic Control(N)
Select the expansion of AC in the context of computer Address Counter(N)
92 architecture. Auxiliary Cache(N)
93 In a computer, identify the component is responsible ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)(N)
for storing temporary data for arithmetic and logic CPU (Central Processing Unit)(N)
 AC Register (Accumulator)(Y)
operations? Control Unit(N)
Storing instructions(N)
Managing memory operations(N)
Performing arithmetic and logic
What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic operations(Y)
94 Unit (ALU) in a CPU? Controlling input/output devices(N)
To store data(N)
To execute instructions(N)
To control data manipulation
Within a computers ALU, what role do the control operations(Y)
95 signals serve? To manage memory addresses(N)
ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)(N)
Control Unit(Y)
Identify the component of a computer responsible for CPU (Central Processing Unit)(N)
96 fetching and executing instructions in a specific order. Memory Unit(N)
It stores data temporarily(N)
It controls ALU operations(N)
It holds the address of the next
What is the role of the program counter (P in control instruction to be fetched(Y)
97 memory address sequencing? It performs conditional branching(N)
Skip all instructions(N)
Execute instructions in a random
order(N)
Make decisions and change the
program flow(Y)
98 How does Conditional branching allows a program to: Run instructions only once(N)
ADD(N)
SUB(N)
Identify the instruction commonly used for conditional JMP(Y)
99 branching in assembly language programming. MOV(N)
To optimize memory usage(Y)
To control the ALU(N)
To manage CPU cooling(N)
In computer architecture, what is the purpose of To interface with peripheral
100 instruction mapping? devices(N)
Performing arithmetic operations(N)
Storing data temporarily(N)
Managing memory addresses(N)
What is the primary responsibility of the control unit in Controlling the execution of
101 a CPU? instructions(Y)
Control Unit(N)
Memory Unit(Y)
Identify the component of the CPU responsible for ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)(N)
102 performing arithmetic and logical operations. Cache Memory(N)
Program Counter (P(N)
Accumulator (A(N)
Identify which of the following is not a typical CPU Hard Disk Drive (HD(Y)
103 register. Instruction Register (IR)(N)
Execute instructions(N)
Store data(N)
Manage memory(Y)
104 What is the primary function of the CPUs control unit? Control the operation of the CPU(N)
105 Identify the CPU architecture commonly used in most CISC (Complex Instruction Set
personal computers and servers. Computer)(Y)
RISC (Reduced Instruction Set
Computer)(N)
VLIW (Very Long Instruction Wor(N)
EPIC (Explicitly Parallel Instruction
 Computing)(N)
RAM (Random Access Memory)(Y)
Hard Disk Drive (HD(N)
Identify the CPU component that temporarily stores L1 Cache(N)
106 data and instructions frequently used by the CPU. Optical Drive (CD/DV(N)
Fetch the next instruction(N)
Execute the instruction(N)
Decode the instruction and generate
What is the purpose of the CPUs Instruction Decode control signals(Y)
107 stage in the instruction execution cycle? Store the result of the instruction(N)
Identify the computer architecture, formulated in the Harvard Architecture(N)
1950s, which introduced the concept of stored RISC Architecture(N)
programs and serves as the cornerstone of modern CISC Architecture(N)
108 computer design. Von Neumann Architecture(Y)
What is the name of the computer company that Apple(N)
launched the IBM System/360 in the 1960s, a series Intel(N)
of compatible computers that represented a major Microsoft(N)
109 advancement in computer architecture? IBM(Y)
Immediate(N)
Direct(N)
Identify the addressing mode that allows the operand Indirect(N)
110 to be specified implicitly in the instruction. Register(Y)
A processor with multiple
input/output ports(N)
A processor with multiple CPU cores
on a single chip(Y)
A processor designed for gaming(N)
A processor with multiple instruction
111 In modern CPUs, what is a multi-core processor? sets(N)
A computer with multiple power
supplies(N)
A computer with multiple CPUs
working together(Y)
A computer with multiple graphics
cards(N)
A computer with multiple input
112 What is a multiprocessor system? devices(N)
Achieving higher clock speeds(N)
Handling hazards that can stall the
pipeline(Y)
Increasing the number of pipeline
What is the primary challenge of instruction stages(N)
113 pipelining? Reducing power consumption(N)
To execute instructions in the order
they appear in the program(N)
To execute instructions as soon as
they are fetched(N)
To execute instructions in parallel,
What is the purpose of out-of-order execution in even if they are not in order(Y)
114 modern processors? To prevent pipeline hazards(N)
Running multiple operating systems
simultaneously(N)
Running multiple tasks on a single
CPU(N)
Using multiple CPUs to execute tasks
concurrently(Y)
In a multiprocessor system, what is parallel Running multiple virtual machines on
115 processing? a single CPU(N)
116 What is the primary advantage of a symmetric Improved single-threaded
multiprocessing (SMP) architecture? performance(Y)
 Reduced power consumption(N)
Enhanced graphics rendering(N)
Better compatibility with legacy
software(N)
A tiny computer(Y)
A type of RAM(N)
An input device(N)
117 What is a microprocessor? A storage device(N)
ARM(N)
MIPS(N)
Select the common microprocessor architecture used x86(Y)
118 in many personal computers. RISC(N)
Display graphics(N)
Store data(N)
What is the primary function of a microprocessor in a Execute instructions(Y)
119 computer system? Provide power(N)
RAM(N)
Hard Disk Drive (HD(N)
Select the component often referred to as the brain of Microprocessor (CPU)(Y)
120 the computer. Monitor(N)
Watts(N)
Volts(N)
What is the clock speed of a microprocessor measured Hertz (Hz)(Y)
121 in? Gigabytes (G(N)
To perform arithmetic and logic
operations(N)
To store data temporarily(N)
To manage memory operations(N)
What is the purpose of the control unit in a To control the execution of
122 microprocessor? instructions(Y)
Control unit(N)
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)(Y)
Select the part of a microprocessor responsible for Cache memory(N)
123 executing instructions and performing calculations. Input/output unit(N)
A type of RAM chip(N)
A small computer system on a chip
(So with a microprocessor core(Y)
A display device(N)
124 What is a microcontroller? A type of optical storage device(N)
It stores data temporarily.(N)
It holds the address of the next
instruction to be fetched.(Y)
What is the role of the program counter (P in a It executes arithmetic operations.(N)
125 microprocessor? It manages input/output devices.(N)
To write comments in the code(N)
To specify data types(N)
To represent machine instructions
In assembly language programming, what is the symbolically(Y)
126 primary purpose of mnemonic codes? To create loops and conditions(N)
To translate assembly language code
into machine code(Y)
To execute assembly language
programs(N)
To create graphical user interfaces
(GUI)(N)
What is the role of an assembler in assembly To debug high-level programming
127 language programming? code(N)
128 Select the common assembly language mnemonic for ADD(Y)
adding two numbers. SUM(N)
 PLUS(N)
ADDITION(N)
Operation Code(Y)
Optical Decoder(N)
What does the term opcode stand for in assembly Operand Code(N)
129 language programming? Operator Descriptor(N)
Easier to understand and write(N)
Faster execution(Y)
Select the primary advantage of using assembly Smaller program size(N)
130 language over machine code. Greater portability(N)
Manage memory addresses(N)
Design integrated circuits(N)
Implement control unit operations(Y)
Execute complex arithmetic
131 What is microprogramming used for? operations(N)
Data storage(N)
Data processing(Y)
Data transmission(N)
132 What is the basic function of a microprocessor? Data encryption(N)
ALU(N)
Control Unit(N)
Select the component that is not a part of the Von Memory(N)
133 Neumann architecture. I/O Devices(Y)
Instruction register(N)
Select the register used to store the result of Memory Address Register(N)
arithmetic and logic operations in the accumulator- Program Counter(N)
134 based architecture. Accumulator(Y)
The number of instructions it can
execute(N)
The amount of memory it can
access(N)
The speed at which it operates(N)
How does the size of the data bus in a microprocessor The number of bits it can process at
135 influence or affect its functionality, a time(Y)
Fetch(N)
Decode(N)
Select the component that is NOT a part of the Execute(N)
136 instruction cycle. Store(Y)
Data storage(N)
Data processing(Y)
Data transmission(N)
137 The ALU performs which of the following operations? Data encryption(N)
RAM(N)
ROM(N)
Select the component that is not a typical part of a ALU(N)
138 microprocessor system. LCD(Y)
Large instruction set(Y)
Simple instructions(N)
Single clock cycle execution(N)
Select the feature that is not characteristic of RISC Reduced number of addressing
139 architecture. mode(N)
Intel 8086(N)
Arduino Uno(N)
Raspberry Pi(N)
140 Select an example of a microprocessor. All of these(Y)
Direct(N)
Indirect(N)
Identify which of the following is not a type of Indexed(N)
141 addressing mode. Recursive(Y)
 Connect the CPU to memory(N)
Connect the CPU to peripheral
devices(Y)
Connect different components of the
CPU(N)
142 What is the purpose of a system bus? Connect the CPU to the network(N)
R-Type(N)
I-Type(N)
Identify which of the following is not a type of S-Type(Y)
143 instruction format. J-Type(N)
Controlling peripheral devices(N)
Managing memory access(N)
Storing intermediate results(Y)
144 Identify the function of the accumulator unit. Decoding instructions(N)
Decodes the instruction(Y)
Executes the instruction(N)
Stores the instruction in memory(N)
What does the control unit do after fetching an Transfers the instruction to the
145 instruction? ALU(N)
Fetching instructions(N)
Decoding instructions(N)
Identify which of the following is NOT a typical Executing instructions(N)
146 operation performed by the control unit. Performing arithmetic calculations(Y)
Execute instructions(N)
Fetch data from memory(N)
Convert instructions into signals for
What is the purpose of the instruction decoder in a control unit(Y)
147 CPU? Perform arithmetic calculations(N)
Binary(Y)
Decimal(N)
In what format does the accumulator unit typically Hexadecimal(N)
148 store data? Octal(N)
To store the memory address of the
next instruction(N)
To store the result of arithmetic and
logical operations(Y)
To store the currently executing
What is the purpose of the accumulator in the 8085 instruction(N)
149 microprocessor? To store the status of the CPU(N)
Primary Memory(Y)
Secondary Memory(N)
Identify the type of memory that is directly accessible Tertiary Memory(N)
150 by the CPU. Auxiliary Memory(N)