CPU And Memory
This quiz is to be issued to the student every computing lesson to ensure their understanding of the processing of memory.
- 1.
What does RAM stand for?
- A.
Rather Angry Mule
- B.
Recollection And Memory
- C.
Random Access Memory
- D.
Residual Athropic Mentioning
Correct Answer
C. Random Access MemoryExplanation
RAM or random access memory is where information from the hard drive is stored on to the RAM so the processor can access it much faster.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does CPU stand for?
- A.
Core programming User
- B.
Central Processing Unit
- C.
Calculation Professor Unit
- D.
Counting Polly User
Correct Answer
B. Central Processing UnitExplanation
The CPU or central processing unit is the point where all data from the computer system is calculated and processed.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Solid state is faster than magnetic storage?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Solid state is much more preferable over the much slower magnetic strip. solid state drive>hard drive.Rate this question:
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- 4.
ACC stands for...
Correct Answer
accumulatorExplanation
The ACC calculates and computes all questions and stores the answer a bit like a calculator.Rate this question:
- 5.
What does ROM stand for?
- A.
Read Only Memory
- B.
Ridiculous Old Man
- C.
Recollection Of Memory
- D.
Retro Omnom Multi
Correct Answer
A. Read Only MemoryExplanation
ROM or read only memory stores and saves information.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What Does IAS stand for
- A.
Information About Samsung
- B.
Intermediate Access Store
- C.
Intel Arsenic Store
- D.
Intergalactic American Shop
Correct Answer
B. Intermediate Access StoreExplanation
the IAS or intermediate access store. saves and loads all the data. it is another name for the memory unit.Rate this question:
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- 7.
This calculates all math related comparisons and operations such as adding and subtracting, this is...
Correct Answer
ALU
arithmetic logic unit
Arithmetic Logic UnitExplanation
any maths related instructions will be run by the ALU.Rate this question:
- 8.
The register stores data that the processor is using.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
This is a small block of fast memory stored in the CPU or in-between the CPU and memory. this can be accessed much faster than the main memory and if this was removed you computer would run at 10% the current speed, this is...
Correct Answer
cache - 10.
What ways can you cool your pc?
- A.
Fans
- B.
Liquid sodium
- C.
Fill the inside with water
- D.
Vents
- E.
Liquid nitrogen
- F.
Don't cover the pc
- G.
Water system
Correct Answer(s)
A. Fans
D. Vents
E. Liquid nitrogen
F. Don't cover the pc
G. Water system -
- 11.
The clock the speed is...
- A.
The rate at which the processor executes a task
- B.
The quality and speed of your computer's clock
- C.
The amount of information the register stores
- D.
The amount of space your hard drive has
Correct Answer
A. The rate at which the processor executes a taskExplanation
the clock speed is measured in GHz.Rate this question:
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- 12.
In M/S what is the speed of light in a vaccum
Correct Answer
299792458 - 13.
Which of the following carry data through the computer?
- A.
By bus
- B.
By network cables
- C.
Telecommunication
- D.
RF transitions
Correct Answer
A. By busExplanation
a bus is a high speed data connection.Rate this question:
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- 14.
OS stands for...
Correct Answer
operating systemExplanation
operating system, e.g. Windows, Apple, Linux.Rate this question:
- 15.
How can you tell if your computer is overheating?
- A.
Computer runs slowly
- B.
You get the blue screen of death
- C.
Computer turns off randomly
- D.
The computer restarts often
- E.
Loses memory
- F.
Gains memory
Correct Answer(s)
A. Computer runs slowly
C. Computer turns off randomly
D. The computer restarts oftenExplanation
your computer may overheat if you don't install any cooling systems. this tends to slow it down by a large margin.Rate this question:
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- 16.
There are three parts to a bus these are...
- A.
Address bus
- B.
Memory bus
- C.
Data bus
- D.
Arriva bus
- E.
Control bus
- F.
922 bus
Correct Answer(s)
A. Address bus
C. Data bus
E. Control busExplanation
address bus is where to find data
data bus is where the data is loaded/saved over this line
control bus says if it is loading or saving.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Instructions in the PC are written in...
Correct Answer(s)
binaryExplanation
binary is a two number based code system, involving series of 1s and 0s.Rate this question:
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