THE SCIENCE SCHOOL

Computer Science
Class 11th -Worksheet OS
Name: _________ Date: __________
Total Marks: 67
Q1. A Von Neumann model for a computer system has a central processing unit (CPU) that makes use of
registers.

a) Identify three registers that may be used.

Register 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Register 2…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Register 3…………………………………………………………………………………………………… [3]

b) The CPU is responsible for processing instructions. One step for processing instructions is the

decode stage.

(i) Identify two other stages of processing instructions.

Stage 1 ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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(ii) Identify the component of the CPU that is responsible for decoding instructions.

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Q2. An interrupt signal is sent from the printer to the computer.

(i) Give two examples of when a printer would generate an interrupt signal.

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(ii) Many devices send interrupt signals. Identify the software in the computer that will receive

and manage all interrupt signals.

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Q3. The Von Neumann model for the computer system uses several components in the fetch-execute

cycle. One component that is used is the Control Unit (CU).

(i) Identify four other components that are used in the Von-Neumann model for the computer

system.
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(ii) Describe what is meant by main memory and how it is used in the Von-Neumann model for the

computer system.

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Q4) Computer systems often use interrupts. Five statements are given about interrupts.

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Q5) Venessa writes a paragraph as an answer to an examination question about the central processing
unit (CPU). Use the list given to complete Venessa’s answer by inserting the correct six missing terms.
Not all terms will be used.

 Components
 Data
 Decoded
 Executed
 Fetched
 Instructions
  RAM
 ROM
 Secondary Storage

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Q6) Describe the purpose of an interrupt in a computer system.

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Q6) The fetch-execute cycle makes use of registers.

(a) Describe the role of Program Counter (PC).

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(b) Describe the role of Memory Data Register (MDR).

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Q8) Selma writes following four answers in her computer science examination. State which computer
terms she is describing.

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Q10) Signals are sent to and from the components of a processor using buses.

Identify and describe the purpose of two different buses.

Bus 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Q11) State four functions of an operating system.

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Q12) To process an instruction, a CPU goes through a cycle that has three main stages.

Name each stage in this cycle.

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