Computer Architecture Multiple choice Questions and Answers-Computer Architecture Basics

61.	The _______________ of the desired memory location is applied to the address input terminals.
a.	Name
b.	Address
c.	Number
d.	Level

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Answer: (b).Address

62.	In a sequential memory, the words are stored in and read out in a_______________ .
a.	Parallel
b.	Sequence
c.	Length
d.	None of the above

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Answer: (b).Sequence

63.	I/O function allows to exchange data directly between an
a.	Process States
b.	Registers
c.	I/O module and the processor
d.	I/O devices

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Answer: (c).I/O module and the processor

64.	Cache memory is intended to provide memory access
a.	Fastest
b.	Slow
c.	Very Slow
d.	Fast

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Answer: (a).Fastest

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Answer: (c).secondary storage

66.	Interrupts are provided primarily as a way to
a.	Improve processor utilization
b.	Improve processor execution
c.	Improve processor control
d.	Improve processor speed

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Answer: (a).Improve processor utilization

67.	Index register involves adding an
a.	Index
b.	Instruction
c.	Information
d.	I/O device

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Answer: (a).Index

68.	Program counter contains the address of the
a.	Next programs to be fetched
b.	Previous programs to be fetched
c.	Previous information to be fetched
d.	Next information to be fetched

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Answer: (d).Next information to be fetched

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Answer: (c).Set of Locations

70.	Processor is often referred to
a.	Central Processing Unit
b.	Hardware
c.	System Bus
d.	I/O Modules

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Answer: (a).Central Processing Unit