Computer Architecture

The operation of arithmetic logic unit is directed by:

  • (A) ALU itself
  • (B) Program
  • (C) Control unit
  • (D) Memory unit
Check Answer
  • (C) Control unit

CU stands for:

  • (A) Control Unit
  • (B) Calculating Unit
  • (C) Cache Unit
  • (D) Communication Unit
Check Answer
  • (A) Control Unit

When the CPU executes an instruction, which of the following happens first?

  • (A) Instruction fetch
  • (B) Execute instruction
  • (C) Decode instruction
  • (D) All of these
Check Answer
  • (A) Instruction fetch

Which of the following is a function of the control unit?

  • (A) To read and interpret program instructions
  • (B) To direct the operation of internal processor components
  • (C) To control the flow of programs and data in and out of RAM
  • (D) All of these
Check Answer
  • (D) All of these

MICR stands for:

  • (a) Magic Ink character Reader
  • (b) Magic Ink Character Recorder
  • (c) Magnetic Ink Character Reader
  • (d) Magnetic Ink Character Recorder
Check Answer
  • (c) Magnetic Ink Character Reader

Microprocessor technology is used in manufacturing of:

  • (a) Air-conditioners
  • (b) Washing machines
  • (c) Sewing machines
  • (d) All of the above
Check Answer
  • (d) All of the above

The register that has a special role in division and multiplication is:

  • (a) AX
  • (c) CX
  • (b) BX
  • (d) DX
Check Answer
  • (d) DX

The CPU uses a register to store data coming from or going to memory:

  • (a) IR
  • (b) MBR
  • (c) MAR
  • (d) PC
Check Answer
  • (c) MAR

The register used for counting purpose is:

  • (a) AX
  • (b) CX
  • (c) BX
  • (d) DX
Check Answer
  • (b) CX

The method of reading characters written in magnetized ink is:

  • (a) Bar-code reader
  • (b) MICR
  • (c) OMR
  • (d) OCR
Check Answer
  • (b) MICR

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