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Computer V4

The document is a collection of multiple choice questions about computer components and their functions. It covers topics like CPU, memory, registers, buses, flip-flops, and integrated circuits.

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1.

The advantage of DRAM over SRAM is


a) they operate slower
b) has a larger storage capacity per chip area
c) are cheaper to manufacture

2. What is the function of a status register in a microprocessor?


a) To indicate the status of the processor
b) In the ALU, to store the position of the program during an interrupt
c) To synchronize the clock pulse

3. What is the advantage of EPROM over fusible link?


a) Cheaper to produce
b) Can be re-programmed
c) Does not need refreshing

4. Registers are used in digital computers to


a) store bits of information in a permanent memory
b) store a limited amount of information on a temporary basis
c) keep a count of operations completed

5. When a JK flip flop is used as a memory device, what type of memory would it be
a) non-volatile
b) read-only
c) volatile

6. What is the purpose of the ALU?


a) To convert serial into parallel data
b) To store data being used by the CPU
c) The part of the CPU unit where arithmetic & logic operations are carried out

7. Which would have the least components?


a) ALU
b) CPU
c) LSI

8. In a bi-stable memory circuit


a) the memory is lost as soon as power is removed
b) the memory is retained indefinably
c) the memory needs to be refreshed constantly, even when power is on

9. In an RS flip flop output is one. This means it is


a) set
b) reset
c) intermediate

10. An ALU is an example of


a) LSI
b) SSI
c) MSI

11. Speed of computer process information depends upon


a) the size of the programme
b) the time period to access the memory
c) the external inputs to the system

12. A typical example of a mass storage memory device which "write once" and "read many"
is
a) a CD Rom
b) an IC
c) a magnetic tape
13. A computer consist of at least the C.P.U and
a) memory and input & output port
b) register section, ALU, timing and control section
c) memory, ALU, input & output port

14. A computer using RAM would utilise


a) a compact disc
b) an integrated circuit (chip)
c) magnetic tape

15. With a j-k flip flop which is the output set


a) q = 1
b) q = 0
c) either

16. Data is converted from serial to parallel and parallel to serial by


a) a parallel register
b) a shift register
c) a synchronous counter

17. The input bus into a central processor unit is a


a) one way bus
b) bi directional bus
c) two way bus

18. The CPU consists of


a) register and arithmetic logic unit only
b) ALU, timing and control section, register
c) register, timing and control section only

19. Magnetic materials are used in


a) ROMs only
b) some RAMs
c) EPROM

20. How is multiplication achieved in an ALU?


a) by addition
b) by subtraction
c) by coupling

21. What is the function of a status register?


a) To indicate the status of the microprocessor
b) To store a program during an interrupt
c) To synchronise the clock pulse

22. The smallest operation of a CPU is


a) the timescale
b) the processor sub-cycle
c) the processor cycle

23. A typical example of a mass storage device is


a) CD ROM
b) IC
c) magnetic tape

24. A typical example of an IC is


a) ALU
b) CPU
c) dip switch
25. What is EPROM?
a) erasable programmable read only memory
b) enhanced programmable read only memory
c) erasable programming read only module

26. Where does the clock signal in a microprocessor come from?


a) ALU
b) Control unit
c)Memory

27. Where is the operating program for the CPU stored?


a) ALU
b)Control unit
c) Memory unit

28. A basic computer would consist of


a) register section, ALU and timing and control section
b) memory, input/output ports and CPU
c) RAM/ROM and input/output ports

29. For a computer to start up the basic instruction is from the


a) ALU
b) RAM
c) ROM

30. An example of a small size integrated circuit would be


a) DIP switch
b) ALU
c) Control Processor Unit

31. The smallest operation possible in a computer is the


a) timing cycle
b) processor sub-cycle
c) processor cycle

32. A common used material in computer manufacturing is


a) ferrite material
b) permeamag material
c) ferromagnetic material

33. in memory using multivibrators, when power is switched off the data will
a) still be available on power up
b) be lost
c) automatically be downloaded

34. What is the advantage of series over parallel message sending?


a) Quicker
b) More information sent
c) Only one pair of conductors

35. A group of bits transmitted at the same time is


a) a clock signal
b) parallel data
c) serial data

36. When the power is removed from a bi-stable memory device, it's memory will
a) be lost indefinitely
b) be saved indefinitely
c) downloaded to memory
37. A parallel register
a) reads each bit to be stored simultaneously
b) requires a clock pulse for each bit
c) reads the stored data when logic 0 is applied to the read line

38. A device, which converts serial to parallel and parallel to serial for arithmetical functions,
is a
a) Multiplexer and De-Multiplexer
b) Shift Register
c) Parallel to serial and serial to parallel converter

39. An RS flip-flop with Q at 1 is said to be


a) reset
b) set
c) zero

40. Parallel to series conversion is achieved by


a) a parallel to series converter
b) a shift register
c) a multiplexer / demultiplexer

1 C 11 B 21 A 31 A 41 51
2 A 12 A 22 A 32 C 42 52
3 B 13 A 23 A 33 B 43 53
4 B 14 B 24 B 34 C 44 54
5 C 15 A 25 A 35 B 45 55
6 C 16 B 26 B 36 A 46 56
7 A 17 A 27 C 37 A 47 57
8 A 18 B 28 B 38 B 48 58
9 A 19 B 29 C 39 B 49 59
10 A 20 A 30 C 40 B 50 60

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