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Unit 3 Assessment Test

This document contains an assessment test on computer architecture and storage for a class. It includes 10 multiple choice and short answer questions that cover topics like the CPU, ALU, fetch-decode-execute cycle, memory address register, effects of clock speed and cores on CPU performance, embedded systems, differences between RAM and ROM, cache memory, virtual memory, secondary storage, optical storage like CDs, and solid state flash memory. Students are asked to answer questions that define key terms, describe processes, explain concepts, and give examples.

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Unit 3 Assessment Test

This document contains an assessment test on computer architecture and storage for a class. It includes 10 multiple choice and short answer questions that cover topics like the CPU, ALU, fetch-decode-execute cycle, memory address register, effects of clock speed and cores on CPU performance, embedded systems, differences between RAM and ROM, cache memory, virtual memory, secondary storage, optical storage like CDs, and solid state flash memory. Students are asked to answer questions that define key terms, describe processes, explain concepts, and give examples.

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Assessment test

Unit 3 Computer architecture and storage


Name:............................................................................. Class:................... Mark:................

1. State the purpose of the CPU.

2. State two types of operation carried out by the ALU.

3. Describe the steps involved in the Fetch-Decode-Execute cycle.

4. Explain what the MAR is used for.

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5. Explain how the following can affect the performance of a CPU:


(a) clock speed

(b) number of cores

6. (a) Define what is meant by an embedded system.

(b) Give three examples of devices which use embedded systems.


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7. (a) State two differences between RAM and ROM.

(b) List two items typically held in RAM when a computer is running.

(c) Give two uses for ROM.

8. Describe the use of cache memory and the role it plays in improving processing speeds.

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9. (a) Explain what is meant by virtual memory and why it is needed.

(b) Tom’s computer is running slowly, so he decides to install more RAM. Explain
how this will affect the performance of his computer.

10. (a) Explain why computers need secondary storage.

(b) Optical storage makes use of a laser to read a disk. One type of optical storage is a
compact disc (CD). Name one other type of optical storage.

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One storage technology is solid state flash memory.


(c) State which type of flash memory is normally used for a solid-state hard drive that is
used to store user files.

(d) Describe how one bit of data is stored in solid state memory.

(e) Explain one reason why solid-state storage is used in digital cameras and
smartphones.

[Total 40 marks]

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